The distance between Colchester and Glastonbury is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Colchester to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury The Queen's Head.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Baker Street Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Colchester and Glastonbury is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Colchester and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Baker Street Station and Hammersmith Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
National Express and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Colchester and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury The Queen's Head. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Glastonbury. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 5m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 297km (185 miles) |
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £125($145) | once daily | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £250($300) | 4 times a day | 944km (587 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £12($14) | once daily | 342km (212 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($68) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.