How to travel from Swanage to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bournemouth Square then New Canal and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance108km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Glastonbury

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Swanage to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Glastonbury

Transport options from Swanage to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£115($140)
every 4 hours157km (98 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£12($14)
once daily170km (106 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£19($23)
on demand108km (67 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