How to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury

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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Glastonbury

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Glastonbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł175 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł175, while a train costs an average of zł562.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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zł175

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zł562

Average price

zł272

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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4h 36m

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4h 6m

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4h 52m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury is a bus with an average price of zł175.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Glastonbury:

A bus is zł387 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Glastonbury costing on average zł562.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury is by train with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and Glastonbury including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Liverpool to Glastonbury among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 46m sooner (4h 6m by train vs 4h 52m by car). Tickets start at around zł562 compared to roughly zł272 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Liverpool to Glastonbury

How to get from Liverpool to Glastonbury by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX541 · NX100 · BL376
    2:55 PM9h34
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    12:29 AMGlastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall)
    1441One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX541 · NX100 · BL376
    2:55 PM9h34
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    12:29 AMGlastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall)
    1441One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands TrainsC16926+CrossCountryG01146+Great Western RailwayC42441
    9:12 AM4h23
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:35 PMHighbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)
    7801One-way
    2 transfers

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  • Transport for WalesG38922+Mersey RailC07934+Great Western RailwayC42442
    9:32 AM5h04
    Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
    2:36 PMHighbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)
    2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC16930+Transport for WalesG38875+Great Western RailwayC42443
    10:12 AM5h23
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    3:35 PMHighbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)
    2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • West Midlands TrainsC16921+Transport for WalesG38871+Great Western RailwayC42441
    8:10 AM5h25
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    1:35 PMHighbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)
    2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX100 · BL376
    7:35 AM9h42
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    5:17 PMGlastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall)
    1751One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX541 · NX111 · BL376
    11:00 AM9h16
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    8:16 PMGlastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall)
    2011One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX421 · NX101 · BL376
    1:45 AM10h29
    Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place
    12:14 PMGlastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall)
    2091One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury

Travel to Glastonbury easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Glastonbury.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Glastonbury including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury is a bus with an average price of zł175.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Glastonbury:

A bus is zł387 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Glastonbury costing on average zł562.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury is by train with an average journey time of 4h 36m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 29m.

The distance from Liverpool to Glastonbury is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Glastonbury is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Glastonbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Glastonbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Glastonbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Glastonbury by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Glastonbury by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Glastonbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Street, Wells, Bridgwater. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glastonbury and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Glastonbury to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Glastonbury, visitors can explore vibrant local shops and markets for unique crafts and souvenirs, attend spirituality and well-being workshops or retreats, and enjoy guided tours of the town's historical sites and legends. You can also participate in local music or arts events and visit the Glastonbury Goddess Temple. Key sights include Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well, The White Spring, and the Somerset Rural Life Museum.
Typically, spending 2-3 days in Glastonbury allows visitors to explore its historical sites, enjoy the local culture, and experience the surrounding countryside.

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