The distance between Southampton and Glastonbury is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Southampton 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 Westbury (Wilts) and then to Castle Cary.
Take the bus to Salisbury Endless Street and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Southampton to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Southampton and Glastonbury is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Southampton and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 1h 45m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Southampton and Glastonbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Southampton and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salisbury Endless Street and Amesbury Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Salisbury Reds and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Southampton and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Southampton and Glastonbury. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 45m | £69($82) | hourly | 133km (83 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | once daily | 139km (87 miles) | |
Drive | 1h 35m | £20($24) | on demand | 117km (73 miles) |
South Western Railway
Berrys Coaches
Salisbury Reds
The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.