How to travel from Lancaster to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Glastonbury is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Airport then take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Glastonbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £66 ($78).

The distance between Lancaster and Glastonbury is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (200 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lancaster and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £66 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Lancaster and Glastonbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lancaster and Glastonbury. We recommend that you drive to Glastonbury. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Lancaster and Glastonbury. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £175 ($205).

How do I get from Lancaster to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Glastonbury

Transport options from Lancaster to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
£175($205)
hourly385km (239 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 25m
£165($195)
twice daily845km (525 miles)
Train and Bus
7hrs
£44($52)
4 times a week414km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£66($78)
on demand380km (236 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