How to travel from Glastonbury to Gloucester, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Gloucester is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Gloucester by bus, train 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 Cabot Circus Bond Street and then to Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Gloucester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
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Drive

Drive to Gloucester.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance101km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Gloucester

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Gloucester by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).

The distance between Glastonbury and Gloucester is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Glastonbury and Gloucester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Gloucester is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Gloucester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Gloucester. We recommend that you drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Gloucester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Gloucester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street and Cheltenham Arle Court Gloucester Rd. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Gloucester. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Glastonbury and Gloucester. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Gloucester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £18 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Gloucester

Transport options from Glastonbury to Gloucester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 45m
£14($16)
twice daily118km (73 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 10m
£18($21)
twice daily105km (65 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£18($21)
on demand101km (63 miles)

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Airports near Gloucester

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Gloucester