How to travel from Torquay to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Glastonbury is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Torquay to Glastonbury by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Castle Cary.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Glastonbury by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 1h 45m. 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 £21 ($25).

The distance between Torquay and Glastonbury is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Torquay 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 Torquay to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Torquay and Glastonbury. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Torquay and Glastonbury. We recommend that you drive to Glastonbury. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Torquay and Glastonbury. The distance is around 120km (75 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 Torquay to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £72 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Glastonbury

Transport options from Torquay to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£72($85)
twice daily158km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£21($25)
on demand120km (75 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