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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glastonbury has to offer.
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
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.
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 $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $195 for a 4h 57m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glastonbury, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Glastonbury takes 110 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airlines serving Glastonbury
Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury
Hiring a car in Glastonbury
Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.87 and $46.49. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Compact (Vauxhall Mokka or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.