How to travel from Bristol to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Glastonbury is around 42km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol to Glastonbury by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

First Bristol

🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glastonbury.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Yellow Cabs

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car
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance50km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Glastonbury by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Bristol and Glastonbury is around 42km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Bristol and Glastonbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Glastonbury is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bristol and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glastonbury. instead which will take 43min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bristol and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bristol and Glastonbury with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.

First Bristol run regular bus services between Bristol and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Bristol and Glastonbury. The distance is around 50km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Glastonbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Bristol to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Glastonbury

Transport options from Bristol to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 25m
4 times a day42km (26 miles)
Taxi
43min
£76($90)
on demand50km (31 miles)
Drive
43min
£9($11)
on demand50km (31 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