The distance between Swanage and Glastonbury is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage 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 Upwey and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the bus to Bournemouth Square then New Canal and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Swanage and Glastonbury is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Swanage and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poole, Upwey and Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Swanage and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Square, New Canal and Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
More Bus and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Swanage and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swanage and Glastonbury. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | £115($140) | every 4 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Bus | 4h 20m | £12($14) | once daily | 170km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £19($23) | on demand | 108km (67 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.