How to travel from Worcester to Glastonbury, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Glastonbury is around 142km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester 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.

👋 Also check out GlastonburyWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cheltenham then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to Glastonbury.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance142km (88 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Glastonbury

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).

The distance between Worcester and Glastonbury is around 142km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 121km (75 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Worcester and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Worcester and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Worcester and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cheltenham and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Worcester and Glastonbury. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary. 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 Worcester and Glastonbury. The distance is around 142km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Worcester to Glastonbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Glastonbury

Transport options from Worcester to Glastonbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£100($120)
every 3 hours285km (177 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£10($12)
once daily151km (94 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£25($29)
on demand142km (88 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