How to travel from Portsmouth to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Glastonbury is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Westbury (Wilts).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance148km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Portsmouth and Glastonbury is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Portsmouth and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westbury (Wilts) and Castle Cary. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Portsmouth and Glastonbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Portsmouth and Glastonbury. We recommend that you drive to Glastonbury. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Portsmouth and Glastonbury. The distance is around 148km (92 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 Portsmouth to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).

How do I get from Portsmouth to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Glastonbury

Transport options from Portsmouth to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£78($90)
hourly173km (108 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 45m
£30($35)
once daily161km (100 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£26($31)
on demand148km (92 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