How to travel from Oxford to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Glastonbury is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oxford 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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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Oxford and Glastonbury is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Oxford and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Oxford and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Oxford and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Megabus UK, First Bristol, Salisbury Reds and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Oxford and Glastonbury. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Oxford and Glastonbury. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

How do I get from Oxford to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Glastonbury

Transport options from Oxford to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£84($100)
every 2 hours194km (121 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
£13($15)
4 times a week160km (99 miles)
Bus via Amesbury, Library4h 40m
£7($8)
once daily190km (118 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£26($31)
on demand151km (94 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