How to travel from Swindon to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Glastonbury is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Glastonbury by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Library and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Taxi 247 Cirencester

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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance98km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Glastonbury by bus, taxi 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 take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Swindon and Glastonbury is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Swindon and Glastonbury by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Glastonbury is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Swindon and Glastonbury. We recommend that you take a taxi to Glastonbury. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swindon and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Salisbury Reds and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Swindon and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Library and then to Glastonbury Town Hall. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Glastonbury. The distance is around 98km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Glastonbury is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Glastonbury

Transport options from Swindon to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 15m
once daily138km (86 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
£145($170)
on demand98km (61 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£17($20)
on demand98km (61 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Glastonbury

Bus companies

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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