Glastonbury travel guide

Glastonbury Tourism | Glastonbury Guide

You're Going to Love Glastonbury

With a population of 8.617, Glastonbury is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Glastonbury to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Glastonbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Lion at Pennard (Glastonbury Road) and Hundred Monkeys (52 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glastonbury

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 26 km from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Glastonbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 184 km from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 26 km from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Glastonbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 184 km from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 113 km and will cost you around £13. From London, the ticket costs about £29 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Glastonbury

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (761 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,398 reviews)
GOL
Good (697 reviews)
Vueling
Good (799 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (160 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (99 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (9 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (105 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£114+
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£46+
George & Pilgrims Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£106+
Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£59+

Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £20 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 85% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.