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

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
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
€72
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. 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 35m and costs around €70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €91 for a 3h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 26 km from Glastonbury. 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Glastonbury to London takes 1h 35m and costs around €70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €91 for a 3h 28m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,151 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,151 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,817 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (627 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,085 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,170 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (653 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 €121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €153 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 & Rugantino Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€96+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€76+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€90+
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Hiring a car 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 €18.73 and €24.97. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 €18.73 and €24.97. 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, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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