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 May
Estimated hotel price
£74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in May
Estimated hotel price
£74
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, Loganair, British Airways 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 most popular train carrier serving Glastonbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £28 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Glastonbury using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 225 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, Loganair, British Airways 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 most popular train carrier serving Glastonbury, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £28 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Glastonbury using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 140 miles and will cost you around £10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,119 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,377 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (952 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,253 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,442 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,158 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,237 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,251 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (528 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (179 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £79 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

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The Overlook Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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The Lion at West Pennard
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Swan
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.83.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.63 and £20.83.