Trips to Stonehenge from London

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In Short

Ancient Stonehenge is a mixture of constructions from different periods: an outer circle bank and ditch, and an inner circle of stones, and the distinctive Stone Circle itself, assembled around 2,500 BC. It’s been estimated that it would have taken around 600 people to carry each of these stones (in contrast to the Spinal Tap version!). No one knows why these stones were assembled like this, but there are all sorts of theories, from it being for healing, burial, or astronomy – along with a few UFO conspiracies thrown in for good measure.

Visiting Stonehenge is an easy day trip from London. But, even with the tips below, it’s not super cheap. Furthermore, some visitors are slightly disappointed when they see the stones in real life – mainly because the fact that it’s a busy tourist sight can kill the mystical atmosphere somewhat. Bearing this in mind, I still find it to be a very special place to visit. Even without knowing why it was made, it’s amazing to realize that you’re standing somewhere that has symbolized so much to so many different people over thousands of years, and that it still has secrets waiting to be discovered.

How to reach there?

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Train –

Nearest Railway Station – Salisbury. To get there using public transportation from London, you’ll first need to book a train to Salisbury and then take a bus or taxi to the site. The train is about a two-hour journey from London’s Waterloo station and will cost about £38 per person. However, that only gets you to Salisbury, and Stonehenge is located about eight miles away in an isolated spot. The easiest way to make this journey is by bus – the Stonehenge bus costs £14 (entry not included) or for £26. If your group includes four or more people, it might be cheaper to share a taxi from Salisbury instead. In short, this train-and-bus combo (plus ticket price!) all adds up to a more expensive trip than the coach option,

If you plan to rent a car in the UK, then you don’t have to worry about the bus or train schedules at all. Stonehenge is located about 85 miles southwest of central London, and could take two-to-three hours to make the drive (more during rush hour).

Stonehenge offers free parking for ticket holders on the grounds next to the visitor center. From there, you can catch a 10-minute shuttle ride (frequent departures) that takes you right up to the stones. If you want a little more fresh air, you can also get off the shuttle early, and walk half way to the site.

Source – http://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/budget-tips-for-visiting-stonehenge-from-london.html