How to travel from Ipswich to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Glastonbury is around 324km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich 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.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £595($705)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Baker Street Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Ipswich and Glastonbury is around 324km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ipswich and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Glastonbury, 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 Ipswich and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington station and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Ipswich and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Baker Street Station and Hammersmith Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

National Express and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Ipswich and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Ipswich and Glastonbury. The distance is around 355km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Glastonbury

Transport options from Ipswich to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£120($145)
every 2 hours324km (202 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£595($705)
twice daily899km (559 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), plane and bus5h 40m
£265($310)
twice daily972km (604 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£14($16)
once daily369km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£62($73)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Glastonbury

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Glastonbury
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Glastonbury