How to travel from Peterborough to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Glastonbury is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Peterborough 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 London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Peterborough and Glastonbury is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Peterborough and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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 Peterborough and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains and Great Western Railway run train services between Peterborough and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Peterborough and Glastonbury. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Peterborough to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Glastonbury

Transport options from Peterborough to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
£100($115)
every 2 hours334km (207 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
3h 60m
£61($72)
twice daily358km (222 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, bus4h 40m
£110($130)
twice daily333km (207 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross, Bus4h 50m
£14($16)
once daily345km (214 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, bus5h 25m
£62($73)
twice daily334km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 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