How to travel from London to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Glastonbury is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £2($2)
Operated by

Berrys Coaches

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance210km (130 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from London to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £2 ($2) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between London and Glastonbury is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from London and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Great Western Railway run train services between London and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 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 London and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from London to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hammersmith Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between London and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 London and Glastonbury. The distance is around 210km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

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

How do I get from London to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Glastonbury

Transport options from London to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£84($100)
every 2 hours207km (129 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
£2($2)
once daily217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£36($43)
on demand210km (130 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