Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in February
Estimated hotel price
£75
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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £190 for a 7h 00m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 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, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Glastonbury departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £190 for a 7h 00m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,371 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,553 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,901 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,215 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,271 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (305 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,334 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (187 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (559 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

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Middlewick Holiday Cottages
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Inn Glastonbury - Self Catering
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £29 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.