As I am travelling to UK and I want to see Stonehenge from London, what’s the most affordable way to go to Stonehenge for 3 adults?
Visiting Stonehenge - What’s The Most Affordable Way?
iceteacake on 22/03/2023 - 13:25
Last edited 22/03/2023 - 15:49 by 1 other user
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It could also be a hedge fund made of stone, or hedges trimmed (is that the word?) into a replica of Stonehenge.
There are plenty of stone hedges in the UK - they are also known as fences and dry stone walls.
The most affordable way to Stonehenge would be by coach bus. Roughly £50-60 a pop.
You could also train it to Salisbury and get a local Stonehenge bus as well. Depends where you are in London.
This is a very basic question you can input into any search engine.
Note you also need advance booked tickets to Stonehenge itself (or find a package deal that includes travel and entry): https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/…
Also, it was pretty ordinary imo.
Lol, what were you expecting?
I went with high expectations (for whatever reason) and was mildly underwhelmed. Interesting, tick the bucket list stuff but meh overall. Uluru had way more wow factor for me.
Never been to Uluru - but agree with Stonehenge.
They keep you pretty well back from the stones IIRC and its a bit of a schlep to say - yep, that's a bunch of stones in a shape that have been like that for thousands of years.
I liked Ayres Rock better.
Never heard of it. Where is it? You're not thinking of that place temporarily called Ayers Rock are you?
The most affordable way to visit Stonehenge from London for three adults would be to take public transportation. There are several options available:
Train: Take the train from London Waterloo station to Salisbury, and then take the Stonehenge Tour bus from Salisbury to Stonehenge. This option will cost around £37 per person for a round-trip train ticket, and £16 per person for the Stonehenge Tour bus.
Coach: Take a coach from London Victoria Coach Station to Stonehenge. This option will cost around £15 per person for a round-trip coach ticket.
Bus: Take the National Express bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Amesbury, and then take the local bus or walk to Stonehenge. This option will cost around £10 per person for a round-trip National Express bus ticket.
Overall, taking the coach or bus is generally the most affordable option, but the train offers more flexibility and convenience. It's also important to note that prices may vary depending on the time of day and day of the week, so it's always a good idea to check the latest prices and schedules before booking your travel.
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Why should I visit Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England and is one of the most famous and mysterious landmarks in the world. Here are some reasons why you might want to visit Stonehenge:
Historical significance: Stonehenge is over 4,500 years old, and its exact purpose and method of construction still remains a mystery. Visiting Stonehenge can give you a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people who built it.
Unique architecture: Stonehenge is made up of massive standing stones, some weighing as much as 25 tons. The stones were carefully arranged in a circle and were likely transported from as far away as Wales. Seeing the scale and precision of this ancient architecture is awe-inspiring.
Natural beauty: The site of Stonehenge is located in a beautiful rural area with stunning views of the countryside. The landscape around the monument is also rich in other historical sites, such as burial mounds and ancient hillforts.
Cultural significance: Stonehenge is a symbol of English heritage and is considered a must-see destination for tourists visiting the UK. As such, a visit to Stonehenge can give you a sense of connection to English culture and history.
Overall, a visit to Stonehenge can be a fascinating and unique experience that offers a glimpse into the ancient world and provides a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty and cultural significance of the English countryside.
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I'd be taking the coach at those prices! Plus 20 pound to see Stonehenge
Coach: Take a coach from London Victoria Coach Station to Stonehenge. This option will cost around £15 per person for a round-trip coach ticket.
I've done exactly this. It also included a visit to Bath which is pretty interesting too.
… I want to see Stone Hedge from London…
You won't be able to.
I want to see Stone Hedge from London
Unfortunately it is too far away, you won't be able to see it from London.
Walk from Redfern all the way to Town hall after 9pm. Too many stoned.
lol @ hedge…
Can't believe it took this long for the Griswold reference to come through.
Why go to the UK, when it's only 2 1/2 hours from Sydney?.
Stone Hedge
At 1100 metres above sea level, with a true mountain climate, including occasional snowfalls, Oberon features restaurants, shops tennis courts, heated outdoor swimming pool and a challenging 18 hole golf course overlooking Lake Oberon.Just drive down the A303 and take a photo from the car while you go past it (assuming you're not the one driving).
Stone hedge! where the demons dwell, where the banshees live and they do live well
Turn it up to 11 tre
OP needs to see the children dance to the pipes of pan.
Was underwhelmed when I saw Stonehenge and it wasn't 18 inches high.
Just book a day tour from London to Stonehenge.
I did it in 2008 and loved it. It also included a trip to Bath.
Worth it as I didn't have to drive or navigate and I booked it in advance from Australia.trip to Bath
I prefer Showers
Golden?
Lol, they are for the hedges, mine are just water, but I won't judge others.
skipping it is most affordable, and you can buy a postcard for it at most tube stations.
Yeah but if you see it then your future kids will think you are well travelled, having seen famous monuments they heard about at school.
yeah-nah…
Most affordable way to see it is with Google Earth
Glad to help
Stonehedge is probably more interesting that the original Stonehenge
I drove past it on my way to Yeovil and thought it sucked
Rent a car for a day. It's about 2 hours drive.
I rented a car when I was in London and drove there. A quick search of a 24 hour hire from London will cost (starting from) $84 AUD.
Hasn't Stonehenge been rebuilt?
This has about the 1950's and 60s:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/blog/bl…I thought I read an article that was about what happened in the 1930's. It's basically fake now, not real from the article I read years ago in a magazine (which I don't have and can't cite it).
This is from an even earlier period:
https://harrisjournal.com/2014/12/10/stonehenge-rebuilt-in-1…Are they even stones now?
come up to Glen Innes, and you can wander through a similar structure
https://gleninneshighlands.com/australian-standing-stones.ht…
I went on the day of the summer solstice by chance and it was pretty wild…. i don't know if this was some sort of one-off that i just happened to be lucky to be a part of but it was something to do with it being a religious site on a sacred pagan day so they took all the ropes down and there was thousands of people there and we stayed there all night.
The coach ride there and back was pretty long from memory but this was over 15 years ago so my memory could be remembering it wrong or it could be that i sat on the back seat above the engine and cooked. In any case… if i were to do it again, i would hang about in Salisbury or Bath for a few days and make seeing Stonehenge a small part of that… Bath is beautiful and probably more of a marvel than Stonehenge.
Definitely get a car, driving is easy in the UK compared to Oz.
You can then combine a visit to Stonehenge with nearby Old Sarum/Salisbury Cathedral or Avebury (more Standing Stones and burial mound)Second the car hire. Also look at National Trust membership, it gave us free access to Stonehenge and many other places.
By driving you can spend as much or as little time as you like there, and can also go to surrounding sights such as Avebury Henge.Stonehenge is included in English Heritage. If you do the usual con and buy a NZ Heritage membership (cheaper than Aus Heritage) you save a fortune. They all have reciprocal visits.
Do you have more details about joining NZ Heritage? Isn't the membership card mailed to a New Zealand address?
Many Aussies don’t know that there is an exact full-size granite replica of Stonehenge in WA, about 30 km NE of Esperance. It has the bonus of appearing as the original would have in 2,000 BC, i.e. no stones missing or toppled over as the UK original stands today. It too ‘catches’ the summer and winter solstices as per the original but clearly lacks the overall mystique of the genuine Stonehenge. The locally sourced pink granite also makes it look a bit ‘fresh’ but in reality may be older than the granite used for the original.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g495056-d31773…
Looks better than the original
Wave Rock is much better, something natural!
Better than Compositehenge!
I thought Clark Griswold knocked them over.
Rent a car and enjoy a free view by walking up from Larkhill village. Park around here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RaEE5SbszWrmD9qh9?g_st=ic
We did a multi-stop bus tour - Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, and Bath from London. Probably the cheapest option if you want to visit all 3.
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/AttractionProductReview-g1863…
Do you mean Stonehenge? Lol