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Stonehenge Visitor Centre
Main visitor centre for Stonehenge with major prehistoric displays and reconstructed houses. Best place to understand the monument before or after visiting.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
€34
Average ticket price on Oct 09
€48
Fastest journey on Oct 09
2 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
2 h 5 m
Trains on Oct 09
14
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Windsor to Amesbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Windsor to Amesbury will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Windsor to Amesbury without transferring at least 3 times.
Y15484+
L80061+
G01000+
C37263
Y15497+
L79355+
G01003+
C37183
Y15510+
L79366+
G01005+
C37213
L84553 · L80061
L84593 · L79366
Y15493 · G15422 · C48478+
L79352
Y15479 · C48201 · C48473+
L79342
Y15505 · C48209 · C48483+
L79363
Y15484+
L80061+
G01000+
C37263
Y15497+
L79355+
G01003+
C37183Trains from Windsor to Amesbury run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:56. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 6:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for Windsor to Amesbury trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y15497+ L79355+ C37183+ G01003 | On time 10:00 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h20 | 12:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
Y15505 · C48209 · C48483+ L79363 | On time 10:40 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
L84593 · L79366 | On time 10:51 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2h16 | 1:07 PM Grateley station (GRT) | 1 transfer | |
Y15510+ L79366+ G01005+ C37213 | On time 11:00 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h07 | 1:07 PM Grateley station (GRT) | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
Y15472+ C37231+ G00997+ L79334 | 8:00 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h21 | 10:21 AM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
Y15479 · C48201 · C48473+ L79342 | 8:40 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h04 | 10:44 AM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
L84553 · L80061 | 8:51 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2h16 | 11:07 AM Grateley station (GRT) | 1 transfer | |
L84553 · L84214 · L81399 · L80061 | 8:51 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2h28 | 11:19 AM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
Y15484+ L80061+ G01000+ C37263 | 9:00 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h07 | 11:07 AM Grateley station (GRT) | 3 transfers | |
Y15484+ L80061+ G01000+ C37263 | 9:00 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h19 | 11:19 AM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
Y15493 · G15422 · C48478+ L79352 | 9:40 AM Windsor & Eton Central (WNC) | 2h03 | 11:43 AM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
L84573 · L79355 | 9:51 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2h16 | 12:07 PM Grateley station (GRT) | 1 transfer | |
L84573 · L84228 · L81411 · L79355 | 9:51 AM Windsor & Eton Riverside (WNR) | 2h29 | 12:20 PM Salisbury station (SAL) | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Main visitor centre for Stonehenge with major prehistoric displays and reconstructed houses. Best place to understand the monument before or after visiting.
Local history museum covering Amesbury’s archaeology, abbey, and community story. Small but informative, with exhibits that enrich a wider Stonehenge trip.
Museum in Salisbury Cathedral Close with strong collections in archaeology, costume, and local history, including major Wessex prehistoric material.
National Trust landscape trail across chalk downland around Stonehenge. Ideal for walking, views, and experiencing the monument in its wider setting.
Riverside green space popular for walks and relaxing by the Avon. A pleasant local favorite close to the town centre.
Open downland viewpoint with broad panoramas over the Stonehenge area. Best for photography, walking, and understanding the wider prehistoric landscape.
A simple snack of chalk stream trout smoked over oak. It reflects Wiltshire’s river fishing tradition and is common on local menus and farm shop counters.
Hand-raised pork pie linked to Wiltshire’s cured ham and pork heritage. Expect seasoned pork in hot-water crust pastry, popular in pubs and deli counters.
Wiltshire ham is a mild cured ham, traditionally brined and served thick-cut hot or cold. It is one of the county’s best-known regional foods.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for curries and attentive service. A good non-pub option in central Amesbury.
Historic coaching inn restaurant serving polished British classics in a traditional setting near Stonehenge, with a strong reputation for reliable service.
Popular riverside pub known for hearty British food, ales and a relaxed atmosphere. A dependable casual stop for lunch or dinner in Amesbury.
Moderate for southern England. Hotels near Stonehenge raise stays, but pubs, cafes, and local buses are fairly typical for UK tourist towns.
Tipping is modest. Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Windsor to Amesbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amesbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Windsor to Amesbury trains use the Windsor & Eton Central to Salisbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Windsor and Amesbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Windsor & Eton Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible public telephones: No, Accessible taxis: Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Windsor & Eton Riverside has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Wi-Fi is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at up to 1:9 gradient from car parks and main entrance to concourse - then level access to both platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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