Glastonbury can be hard to get to but it's worth it when you arrive. It doesn't matter what method of transport you use, the final leg of the journey will be by bus, taxi, car or foot. On this page we have tried to list the various options with links to timetables and booking faciities. Due to the time needed to get to Glastonbury we don't recommend attempting a day trip from London - you'd need to be based in either Bristol or Bath to make a day-trip feasible and enjoyable.

By Air

Our nearest airport is Bristol, approx 40 miles away and the best London airports for connections to Glastonbury are Heathrow & Gatwick.

Our Local Airport

Bristol International Airport
Bristol, Avon, BS48 3DY
Enquiry Desk Tel: 0870 1212 747
Airport Code: BRS
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There is a connecting bus from Bristol Airport into Bristol centre & Temple Meads Railway station (Bristol International Flyer service). Full details are on the airport website.
From Bristol there is a local bus to Glastonbury..See our 'by bus' section for further info.

London airports

Gatwick Airport
Gatwick, West Sussex, RH6 0JH
Enquiry Desk Tel: 01293 535353
Airport Code: LGW
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There is a rail link to Reading from where there are trains to both Bristol Temple Meads and Castle Cary and a National Express coach service to Bristol.

Heathrow Airport
Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 1JH
Enquiry Desk Tel: 0870 0000123
Airport Code: LHR
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There is an Airbus link to Reading from where there are trains to both Bristol Temple Meads and Castle Cary and a National Express coach service to Bristol.
There is also an infrequent (once a day) coach service to Glastonbury.

London City Airport
Royal Dock, London, E16 2PX
Enquiry Desk Tel: 020 7646 0000
Airport Code: LCY
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Luton Airport
Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 9LU
Enquiry Desk Tel: 01582 405100
Airport Code: LTN
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Stansted Airport
Stansted, CM24 1RW
Enquiry Desk Tel: 01279 680500
Airport Code: STN
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By Bus

There is a regular, half-hourly, bus service connecting Glastonbury to Bristol, Wells and Yeovil (service 376). Less frequent services run to Bath and Taunton.
Routes & Timetables at the Firstgroup website or follow the links below.
Route 29 Taunton - Wells via Othery, Street, Glastonbury
Route 375 Wells - Bridgwater via Glastonbury, Street, Woolavington
Route 376 Bristol - Street via Clutton, Farrington Gurney, Wells, Glastonbury
Route 377 Wells - Yeovil via Glastonbury, Street, Somerton, Ilchester
Route 669 Shepton Mallet - Street via Pilton, Glastonbury

By Car

From London: M3 then A303 and A37.
From the North East: A1 or M1, M25 to M3 (Junction 12), then A303 and A37.
From the Midlands: M40 and A34 to A303 and A37.
From the North West: M6, M5 to A39 (Junction 23) then A361.
From Wales: M4, M5 to A39 (as above)
From the West Country: A37 or A361
Detailed Route Maps can be found at the AA website

By Coach

There are frequent coaches from London & Heathrow to Bristol, where you can connect with the 376 local bus to Glastonbury. You can purchase an "add-on" bus ticket when you buy your coach ticket.
There is a daily service (403) that departs London at 19.00 and Glastonbuy at 06.50 - hence it is not possible to do a day trip from London by coach.
Timetables & Fares at the National Express website

By Train

Trains run from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads and Castle Cary.
There is a local bus (376) from Bristol Temple Meads to Glastonbury. You can purchase a "plus-bus" ticket when you buy your train ticket.
From Castle Cary you will need a taxi. It is a 16 mile journey with a taxi fare of approx £25 depending on the time of day. It is advisable to book a taxi in advance - see below for numbers. There are occasional buses to Shepton Mallet from where you can take another bus to Street to connect with the Glastonbury bus but this is not recommended if you haven't researched the times.
Timetables and Fares at The Trainline website

By Taxi

Essential from Castle Cary Railway station but otherwise it's much cheaper to use the local buses. But as the buses stop running early taxis are a useful method of transport for short local journeys.

Abbey Taxis
0845 226 7358
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CJW Taxis
01458 833106
07814 544227

Chisletts Taxis
01458 832278
0800 214404

Justaxis
01458 860020
justin@justaxis.biz
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Mums Taxis
07711 572038

Shangri-la Taxis
07816 634934
shangr-la_taxis@hotmail.co.uk

Streetax
01458 443322

Wincabs
01963 33807

Cary Cabs
01963 35118

Number 7
01963 351015

By Bike

There are a few places that do bike hire:

On Your Bike
128a High Street, Street
01458 443048

Pedalers Cycles including Cycle Hire
Glastonbury 4 by 4 Centre, Wirral Park.
01458 834562

Blue Bell Cycle Hire
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Willow Wheels
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Alternative Routes
Country lanes and back-roads.
If you have been here before, side-routes can be worth following. First, four routes close to Glastonbury and, second, two interesting long-distance routes from London and the Midlands.
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