Introduction
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. Glastonbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
€76
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 26 km from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Glastonbury from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 €67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €49 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 184 km from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 225 km and will cost you around €18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 26 km from Glastonbury. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Glastonbury from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 €67 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €49 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 184 km from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 225 km and will cost you around €18. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,548 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,318 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,212 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,185 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (500 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around €108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €125 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 Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€59+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Hiring a car in Glastonbury

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.52 and €24.69.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.52 and €24.69.