How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 GlastonburyStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Castle Cary. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Megabus UK and First Bristol run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

How do I get from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Glastonbury

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£150($175)
every 2 hours379km (235 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
£17($20)
twice daily246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£43($51)
on demand246km (153 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