I have 2 days following RS London Feb ‘26. Thinking of Stonehenge but also considering where to stay.
I want to train from London & stay in an interesting accessible area. Accessible to London train, to sites, Stonehenge. Also, very important, to be able to get via train to Heathrow well before my Monday noon flight.
A working itinerary early in progress. Bath? Salisbury? Train, hotel?
I don’t want to rush just to say, yeah, I saw it but had to keep moving.
Welcome to suggestions
I don't think their is a wrong answer if you're trying to decide between Salisbury and Bath; both have plenty to see to keep you busy for two days. If Stonehenge is a priority though, my first pick would be Salisbury because it's close. I enjoyed both cities giving the nod to Salisbury if I had to choose between the two. I can't comment on ease of transportation back to Heathrow though.
From Bath the easiest (and cheapest way) to Heathrow is the direct National Express bus- there is a 0545, arrive 0805 (also an 0350 arrive 0615), but maybe go up the previous night in case of an incident on the M4.
From Salisbury a train to either Basingstoke (for the 730/731 bus to Heathrow) or Woking for the rail/air bus. The Basingstoke route is the much cheaper.
Salisbury depart 0508 Basingstoke a 0553 d 0615, Heathrow arrive 0730, or Salisbury depart 0605 Heathrow arrive 0650, depart 0725 Heathrow a 0900, or again go up the previous night.
EDIT- It is too late for you but National Express run one direct bus from Salisbury daily at 0745, arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 at 1020 and Central Bus Station (Terminal 2 and 3) at 1040
Salisbury depart 0508 Woking 0612/0639 Heathrow arrive 0733 then every half hour
https://www.stonehenge.co.uk/visitor-information
Salisbury is the nearest rail station to Stonehenge and buses usually leave the train station hourly.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge
BUT for February check all timetables for train, buses and admission and the weather of course.
Bath is a great place to visit, and we love it. But, as Allan mentioned, if Stonehenge is your priority, my first pick would also be Salisbury because it's much closer.
