How to travel from Glastonbury to Poole, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Poole is around 100km (62 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 Poole 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 PooleGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Upwey and then to Poole.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station and then to POOLE Dorset.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poole.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance100km (62 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Poole

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Poole by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 4h 60m. 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 Poole is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

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

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

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Poole, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Glastonbury and Poole. 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 Poole. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Poole. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Poole. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 60m 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 Poole. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey and then to Poole. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. The distance is around 100km (62 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 Poole is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Poole

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Poole

Transport options from Glastonbury to Poole
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£68($81)
every 4 hours125km (77 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
£7($8)
once daily183km (113 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£18($21)
on demand100km (62 miles)

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Airports near Poole

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Poole
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Poole
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Poole