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Travelling to Wiltshire

Just 90 miles from London - and easily accessible from the south coast, the Midlands and Wales, Wiltshire is an ideal short break destination. If your group is staying close by - in Bristol, Bath or Oxford, for example - Wiltshire is just a short drive away for a great day out. These details will help you plan your group's visit to Wiltshire.

By road
The north of Wiltshire is conveniently accessible from London or Heathrow Airport by using the M4. The M3 connects London to the A30 and A303 roads, which serve the south of Wiltshire. From the Midlands and the North, the best route is by the M5 to the Almondsbury interchange near Bristol and then into Wiltshire by the M4, A4 or A36.

By coach
There are regular long-distance coach services from many parts of England to Chippenham, Marlborough, Salisbury, Swindon and other Wiltshire towns. Further details are available by contacting the Wiltshire Enquiry Bus Line on 08457 090899 (UK calls only) (Outside UK only +44 1225 776597). Coach facilities in Salisbury.

By rail
From London (Paddington) to Bath and Bristol serve Swindon (55 mins) and Chippenham (70 mins) in the north of Wiltshire, and Great Bedwyn (90 mins) with connecting bus services available to Marlborough.

From London (Waterloo), the West Country trains stop at Salisbury (85 mins) and Tisbury (103 mins).
Alphaline services run from Waterloo to Warminster, Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon with 3 daily Eurostar connections.

The Bristol to Weymouth and Southampton lines call at Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury, Warminster and Salisbury for visitors from the Midlands and the North.

Avebury and Stonehenge can be reached from London by rail services to Swindon and Salisbury respectively where connecting bus services are available. For National Rail Enquiries, anywhere in the UK, call Local Rate: 08457 484950 (UK only). Fastest journey times given.

By Air
London (Heathrow & Gatwick), Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton and Exeter airports are all within easy reach of Wiltshire. Bristol International Airport now has flights from a wide range of domestic and international destinations.

By Sea
Car ferries operate from Hook of Holland, Cherbourg, Caen, Le Havre, St. Malo and Bilbao to either Harwich, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Southampton or Poole.

Tour Guides and Trails To really get to know Wiltshire it's a great idea to book a local tour guide. Use the 'Search Travel and Tours' panel on the right to find a tour guiding service that's right for your group. Tour guides and trails in the Salisbury and Stonehenge area.

Many travel and transport companies cater for groups and provide a personal and informative guiding service.There is also an extensive network of public bus services which will take your group all over the county and beyond. Group travel and transport in south Wiltshire.

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