How to travel from Glastonbury to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Manchester is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Manchester by bus, train, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street and then to Manchester Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Manchester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).

The distance between Glastonbury and Manchester is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Glastonbury and Manchester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Manchester is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Manchester, 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 Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Manchester. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

First Bristol, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m 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 Manchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 314km (195 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 Glastonbury to Manchester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Manchester

Transport options from Glastonbury to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
£110($130)
twice daily664km (413 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 45m
£235($275)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane4h 30m
£270($320)
twice daily515km (320 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
£19($22)
twice daily315km (195 miles)
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station5h 45m
£14($16)
twice daily327km (203 miles)
Bus and Train
4hrs
£105($125)
twice daily317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£55($65)
on demand314km (195 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester