The distance between St Andrews and Glastonbury is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from St Andrews 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 Taunton and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the bus to Bridgwater and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between St Andrews and Glastonbury is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from St Andrews and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between St Andrews and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from St Andrews to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duddeston, Birmingham New Street, Taunton and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between St Andrews and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 St Andrews and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordesley Arthur St, Digbeth Birmingham Coach Station and Bridgwater. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
National Express, First Buses of Somerset and Megabus UK run regular bus services between St Andrews and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Taunton and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 St Andrews and Glastonbury. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £130($150) | every 3 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £28($33) | twice daily | 235km (146 miles) |
Bus via Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue | 5h 20m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 257km (160 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £32($38) | on demand | 186km (116 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.