How to travel from Penzance to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Glastonbury is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance 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 GlastonburyPenzance if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Castle Cary.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Penzance and Glastonbury is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Penzance and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Glastonbury. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Penzance and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West and FlixBus run regular bus services between Penzance and Glastonbury. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Penzance and Glastonbury. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Penzance to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Glastonbury

Transport options from Penzance to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£110($130)
twice a week326km (202 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
£20($24)
every 20 mins289km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£46($55)
on demand267km (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