4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. 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 $41, while a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $508 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Glastonbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury:
A bus is $85 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $126 (€105).
A bus is $467 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $508 (€426).
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Glastonbury
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 PM 7h31 Manchester 11:16 PM Glastonbury $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:45 PM 7h31 Manchester 11:16 PM Glastonbury $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 PM 7h31 Manchester 11:16 PM Glastonbury $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
1:15 PM 7h58 Manchester 9:13 PM Glastonbury $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Manchester 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 Manchester to Glastonbury.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury:
A bus is $85 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $126 (€105).
A bus is $467 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury costing on average $508 (€426).
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 13 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall).
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG).
- Travel with National Express to go to Glastonbury by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Glastonbury by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway to go to Glastonbury by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
Travelling from Manchester to Glastonbury: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
