Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 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 2h 05m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £137 for a 5h 22m 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 Turo, 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 £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 230 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 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 2h 05m and costs around £49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Darlington, expect to pay about £137 for a 5h 22m 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 Turo, 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 £8. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,154 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (628 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (268 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 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 Lion at West Pennard
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Camelot Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Swan Hotel, Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Bear Inn, Somerset by Marston's Inns
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car 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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £16.16 and £21.55. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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