How to travel from Winchester to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Glastonbury is around 123km (76 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 Winchester 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 Westbury (Wilts) and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance123km (76 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 10m. 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 £22 ($26).

The distance between Winchester and Glastonbury is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Winchester 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 Winchester to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts) and Castle Cary. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Glastonbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Winchester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Winchester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Andover Bus Station and Amesbury Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Salisbury Reds, Stagecoach South and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Winchester and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Winchester and Glastonbury. The distance is around 123km (76 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 Winchester to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Winchester to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Glastonbury

Transport options from Winchester to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
£76($90)
hourly154km (95 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
£6($7)
once daily143km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£22($26)
on demand123km (76 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