How to travel from Newport to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Glastonbury is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Star Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Newport to Glastonbury by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Newport and Glastonbury is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Newport and Glastonbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Glastonbury is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Newport and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glastonbury. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newport and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Newport and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Newport and Glastonbury. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Glastonbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Glastonbury

Transport options from Newport to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 15m
£5($6)
twice daily93km (58 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
£135($160)
on demand91km (57 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£16($19)
on demand91km (57 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Newport and Glastonbury

Train operators

Bus companies

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