How to travel from Nottingham to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Glastonbury is around 268km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

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Plane and Bus

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £375($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance268km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Nottingham 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 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Nottingham and Glastonbury is around 268km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Nottingham and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

East Midlands Railways and Great Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Nottingham and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

National Express, First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nottingham and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Glastonbury. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall. instead which will take 4h 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 Nottingham and Glastonbury. The distance is around 268km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).

How do I get from Nottingham to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Glastonbury

Transport options from Nottingham to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
£125($150)
every 2 hours414km (257 miles)
Plane and Bus
4h 25m
£375($440)
twice daily730km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
£14($16)
twice daily305km (189 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bond St7h 60m
£23($27)
6 times a week444km (276 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£46($55)
on demand268km (166 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