How to travel from Reading to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Glastonbury is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading 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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Train

Take the train to Castle Cary.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated byGreat Western Railway+ 1 others
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance161km (100 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Reading to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Reading and Glastonbury is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Reading and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reading to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Reading and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Reading and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Reading and Glastonbury. The distance is around 161km (100 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 Reading to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

How do I get from Reading to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Glastonbury

Transport options from Reading to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£72($85)
every 2 hours150km (93 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 35m
£34($40)
twice a week164km (102 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£28($33)
on demand161km (100 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