How to travel from Glasgow to Glastonbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Glastonbury is around 580km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Glasgow 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.
👋 Also check out Glastonbury → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Carlisle then Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Manchester Thomas Street then Bristol Bond St and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Glastonbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).
The distance between Glasgow and Glastonbury is around 580km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 534km (332 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Glasgow and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Glastonbury is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Glasgow and Glastonbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Thomas Street and Bristol Bond St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK, First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Glastonbury. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 3h 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 Glasgow and Glastonbury. The distance is around 640km (398 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Glastonbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 3h 10m | £74($88) | twice daily | 580km (361 miles) |
| Fly to Exeter (EXT), bus | 3h 40m | £250($295) | 5 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | £100($120) | twice daily | 628km (390 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal, plane | 4h 25m | £285($340) | 5 times a day | 734km (456 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £250($295) | once daily | 725km (451 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 4h 40m | £115($140) | twice daily | 632km (393 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | £245($290) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | £35($42) | twice daily | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus via Digbeth, Hinckley St | 11h 15m | £30($36) | once daily | 689km (428 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £110($130) | on demand | 640km (398 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Glastonbury
Bus companies
First Bristol
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near Glastonbury
The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Glastonbury
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Glastonbury