How to travel from Glastonbury to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Oxford is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out OxfordGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Oxford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street and then to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Glastonbury and Oxford is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Glastonbury and Oxford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Oxford is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Oxford. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary and Reading. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Glastonbury and Oxford. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Glastonbury and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Oxford. 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 3h 35m.

First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Oxford. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m 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 Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Oxford. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Oxford

Transport options from Glastonbury to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£84($100)
every 4 hours194km (121 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
£14($16)
twice daily162km (101 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£26($31)
on demand151km (94 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Oxford

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Bus companies

Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford