The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Glastonbury
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
185 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Glastonbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Glastonbury will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 11 trains that leave London for Glastonbury every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 185 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P61162 · P6138210:503h02London Waterloo (WAT)13:52Castle Cary station (CLC)£441One-way1 change
P613819:502h51London Waterloo (WAT)12:41Castle Cary station (CLC)£441One-way0 changes
P2997410:361h38London Paddington (PAD)12:14Castle Cary station (CLC)£481One-way0 changes
P26157+
P61170 · P6138211:002h52London Victoria (VIC)13:52Castle Cary station (CLC)£481One-way2 changes
P22655 · P2298611:002h35London Paddington (PAD)13:35Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)£641One-way1 change
P226639:341h30London Paddington (PAD)11:04Castle Cary station (CLC)£681One-way0 changes
P2997410:361h38London Paddington (PAD)12:14Castle Cary station (CLC)£481One-way0 changes
P22662 · P232219:032h23London Paddington (PAD)11:26Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)£1421One-way1 change
P22668 · P2322412:052h31London Paddington (PAD)14:36Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)£671One-way1 change
P22666 · P2322311:032h33London Paddington (PAD)13:36Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG)£671One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Glastonbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Glastonbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 185 km
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2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Glastonbury train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Glastonbury trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P22661 · P23220 | On time 8:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 10:36 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
P22662 · P23221 | On time 9:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h23 | 11:26 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
P22663 | On time 9:34 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h30 | 11:04 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61381 | 9:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h51 | 12:41 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
P29860 · P22985 | 10:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h35 | 12:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
P29974 | 10:36 London Paddington (PAD) | 1h38 | 12:14 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 0 changesdirect | |
P61162 · P61382 | 10:50 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h02 | 13:52 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 1 change | |
P26157+ P61170 · P61382 | 11:00 London Victoria (VIC) | 2h52 | 13:52 Castle Cary station (CLC) | 2 changes | |
P22655 · P22986 | On time 11:00 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h35 | 13:35 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
P22666 · P23223 | 11:03 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h33 | 13:36 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
P22668 · P23224 | 12:05 London Paddington (PAD) | 2h31 | 14:36 Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Glastonbury
Trains from London to Glastonbury run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 185 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 185 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway from London to Glastonbury trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway trains will get you between London and Glastonbury from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Glastonbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Glastonbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glastonbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Glastonbury
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Tickets bought in advance online or from South Western Railway telesales can be collected at Ticket Office or at Self-Serve Ticket Machines.
- Type of shops available: A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl.gov.uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk).
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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