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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 16 miles from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Blue Islands, British Airways 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 33m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £106 for a 3h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles 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 60 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 16 miles from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Blue Islands, British Airways 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 33m and costs around £27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £106 for a 3h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 115 miles 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 60 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Glastonbury

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,452 reviews)
GOL
Good (686 reviews)
Vueling
Good (811 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (510 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (496 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (96 reviews)
SunExpress
Good (106 reviews)
Corendon Airlines
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £130 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

The Lion at West Pennard
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Days Inn by Wyndham Sedgemoor M5
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£41+
George & Pilgrims Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£97+

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 53% 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 £17.87 and £23.83. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Glastonbury, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 53% 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 £17.87 and £23.83. Compact (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Glastonbury, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.