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
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
€73
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 €34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €157 for a 5h 39m 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 U-Save, 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 €9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 515 km.

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 €34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €157 for a 5h 39m 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 U-Save, 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 €9. From Manchester, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Glastonbury

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,842 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,148 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,169 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (629 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,088 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,172 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (271 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (162 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Glastonbury

Average rates range from around €119 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€96+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€71+
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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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 55% 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 Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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