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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Glastonbury
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Glastonbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $53.
A bus is $114 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 6h 11m versus 3h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Manchester to Glastonbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM7h31Manchester11:16 PMGlastonbury$441One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM7h31Manchester11:16 PMGlastonbury$441One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM7h31Manchester11:16 PMGlastonbury$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $53.
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $382.
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 6h 44m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Glastonbury as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall).
- Travel with National Express to go to Glastonbury by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Glastonbury by train.
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