Stonehenge Address and Postcode SP4 7DE: Directions & Parking

Stonehenge sits on the open expanse of Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, roughly 85 miles southwest of London. Getting there is straightforward once you know your options.

Stonehenge Address and Postcode

Address: Stonehenge, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE Coordinates: 51.1789° N, 1.8262° W OS Grid Reference: SU 122 422 what3words: ///brave.rigid.lodge

Use the postcode SP4 7DE for the Visitor Centre, not the stones themselves. Satnav pointing directly at the monument will take you to a roadside layby on the A303, which has no facilities and is not a car park. You park at the Visitor Centre and walk, or take the shuttle, the 1.5 miles to the stones.

From London by Car

Take the A303 westbound from the M3. The journey is approximately 90 minutes in normal traffic. The Stonehenge Visitor Centre is clearly signed. Parking is £4 for non-members, free for English Heritage members, and is booked with your admission. At peak periods, book at least 24 hours ahead. Do not try to park on the roadside verges, it is unsafe and actively discouraged.

From Salisbury

Stonehenge is just 8 miles from Salisbury city centre via the A303. By car it takes around 15 minutes. The Stonehenge Tour bus also departs from Salisbury rail station.

By Train

Take London Waterloo to Salisbury (approximately 90 minutes). From Salisbury station, the Stonehenge Tour bus runs a daytime service and drops you at the Visitor Centre. The return ticket includes a hop-on hop-off service via Old Sarum. It is not an early-morning service, so it does not work for a sunrise event such as the winter solstice.

By National Express Coach

In summer months, direct coaches have run from London Victoria to Stonehenge. Check the National Express website for the current timetable, since the service is seasonal and not year-round.

By Guided Tour

The easiest option for most visitors is a guided day tour from London. Transport is handled for you, no parking stress, and many tours include Salisbury Cathedral or Avebury as a second stop.

• Departures typically from central London hotels or Victoria
• Tours last 8 to 10 hours in total
• Small group and private options available

Compare day trips from London if you are weighing a tour against travelling independently.

Detailed Driving Directions from Bristol, Oxford and Birmingham

If you are driving from elsewhere in the UK, here are the most common routes.

From Bristol (approximately 55 minutes, 45 miles): Take the M4 eastbound from Bristol to Junction 18 (Bath). From Junction 18, take the A46 south toward Bath, then follow signs to the A36/A366 toward Warminster. At Warminster, join the A303 eastbound for approximately 12 miles. Stonehenge is clearly signed from the A303, and you will see the monument on your left as you approach. The Visitor Centre car park is at the A303/A360 roundabout. An alternative, more scenic route is via the A36 through Bath and the Wylye Valley, which adds about 15 minutes but passes through some of Wiltshire’s prettiest villages, including Mells and Frome.

From Oxford (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes, 65 miles): Take the A34 south from Oxford toward Newbury and Winchester. At the Tot Hill interchange, join the A303 westbound toward Andover and Amesbury. Continue on the A303 for roughly 30 minutes across Salisbury Plain. The Stonehenge exit is marked with brown tourist signs about 2 miles after the Countess Services roundabout near Amesbury. The A303 westbound from Tot Hill can be congested on Friday afternoons and school holidays, so aim for a mid-morning departure.

From Birmingham (approximately 2 hours, 115 miles): Take the M40 south from Birmingham toward London. At Junction 9, merge onto the M42 north briefly, then follow the M5 south toward Bristol. At Junction 15 of the M5, take the M4 eastbound to Junction 18 (Bath), then follow the A46 south and A303 eastbound as described in the Bristol directions. Alternatively, take the M40 south to Junction 9, then the A34 south and A303 westbound as described for the Oxford route. That adds about 15 minutes but avoids M5 traffic around Bristol. Allow extra time on a summer Saturday or bank holiday weekend, since the A303 between Andover and Amesbury is single carriageway and bottlenecks quickly.

Parking at Stonehenge

The Visitor Centre has a large car park, and parking is £4 for non-members, free for English Heritage members. It is booked with your admission ticket online. During peak periods (June to August, bank holidays and solstice events) parking should be booked at least 24 hours in advance, and solstice parking is a separate arrangement announced by English Heritage each year. Motorhome and coach parking is available but should be reserved. For electric vehicle charging, plan a stop in Amesbury or at Solstice Park Services on the A303 before you arrive.

Whatever your method, book early in summer, spaces and parking fill up quickly. Once you have your date, check what to expect on the day before you travel.