How to travel from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury is around 213km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Milton Keynes 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Marble Arch and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance213km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury is around 213km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Milton Keynes and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Great Western Railway run train services between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Milton Keynes and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway, London Marble Arch and Hammersmith Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

National Express and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Milton Keynes and Glastonbury. The distance is around 213km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Glastonbury

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£110($130)
every 2 hours290km (180 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
£16($19)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£37($44)
on demand213km (133 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