Visiting Stonehenge on the way from London to Bristol

I'm planning a weekend trip with a friend from London to Bristol, and we would like to visit Stonehenge on the way. I'm aware of tours to Stonehenge that depart and arrive at the same place in London, for instance. Even the directions from (what I gather to be) the official Stonehenge web site, provide to/from directions from London. For example, the instructions by bus involve taking a bus from/to Heathrow airport.

Is it feasible to visit Stonehenge on the way from London to Bristol (or vice versa) using public transportation (bus and/or train), without a lot of backtracking?

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Is Stonehenge worth the trip from London?

The site does have a curious history, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's very easy to get to from London. Plus it's just kind of cool to say you saw it in person. However, I wouldn't recommend making a visit to Stonehenge the only motivation for a day trip from London.

Can you get into Stonehenge for free?

To be clear, there is absolutely nothing illegal about visiting Stonehenge without paying for a ticket. There is a heritage trail placed by the government which is free to use and leads directly to the attraction. This is the trail which is free to use and will take you alongside the ticketed path for Stonehenge.

What is the best way to visit Stonehenge?

There are three main options available to you; using a guided tour with bus straight from London, travelling independently using public transport (train from Waterloo and Stonehenge Tour Bus from Salisbury) or hiring or taking your own car and driving yourself to Stonehenge from London.

How close to Stonehenge can I get?

Unfortunately, you can't just walk up to Stonehenge during normal day-to-day hours, The Stone Circle has a thin rope around the perimeter in order to protect the attraction and maintain it for future visitors. The nearest you can get to the stones is roughly 15 yards away.

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