How to travel from Birmingham to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Glastonbury is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Birmingham to Glastonbury by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
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Train and Taxi

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take a taxi to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Glastonbury by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Birmingham and Glastonbury is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Birmingham and Glastonbury by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Glastonbury is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Birmingham and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take a taxi to Glastonbury. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birmingham to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

National Express, First Bristol and FlixBus run regular bus services between Birmingham and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take a taxi to Glastonbury. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Glastonbury is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Glastonbury. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Glastonbury is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Glastonbury

Transport options from Birmingham to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
£7($8)
twice daily186km (115 miles)
Bus via Cabot Circus3h 35m
£9($11)
once daily187km (116 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
2h 10m
£125($145)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Train and Bus2h 55m
£55($65)
twice daily186km (116 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£32($38)
on demand183km (114 miles)

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Airports near Glastonbury

The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Glastonbury
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Glastonbury