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.
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.
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Take the train to Castle Cary.
Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and then to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | £110($130) | twice a week | 326km (202 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £20($24) | every 20 mins | 289km (179 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £46($55) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
Stagecoach South West
The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.