How to travel from Plymouth to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Plymouth and Glastonbury is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Plymouth and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Plymouth to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Plymouth and Glastonbury is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Plymouth and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Plymouth to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Plymouth and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Plymouth and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Plymouth to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Megabus UK, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and Buses of Somerset run regular bus services between Plymouth and Glastonbury. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Plymouth to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Plymouth and Glastonbury. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Plymouth to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

How do I get from Plymouth to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Plymouth and Glastonbury

Transport options from Plymouth to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£84($100)
every 4 hours200km (124 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£14($16)
5 times a day159km (99 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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