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
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Glastonbury, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 08m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 28m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 110 miles and will cost you around £15. From Exeter, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 115 miles.
Airlines serving Glastonbury
Where to stay in Glastonbury
Average rates range from around £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £94 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury
Most booked hotels in Glastonbury
Hiring a car in Glastonbury
Hiring a car in Glastonbury costs £21 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Compact (Vauxhall Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.