How to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival

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Compare for Manchester to Glastonbury Festival

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $186 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 train costs an average of $186, while a flight costs an average of $980.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival

Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is a train with an average price of $186.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival:

A train is $795 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival costing on average $980.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury Festival take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

Yes, you can take a between Manchester and Glastonbury Festival.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (3h 45m by flight vs 4h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $980 compared to roughly $69 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival

Travel to Glastonbury Festival 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 Festival.

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You can travel between Manchester and Glastonbury Festival by .
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is a train with an average price of $186.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival:

A train is $795 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival costing on average $980.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is by train with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury Festival take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Bruton station (BRU).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Glastonbury Festival by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Glastonbury Festival by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Glastonbury Festival often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, London St Pancras International (STP), Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glastonbury Festival and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Glastonbury Festival to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
The Glastonbury Festival typically runs for five days, allowing attendees to experience the full range of performances and activities.

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