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Compare prices and tickets Reading to Glastonbury by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Glastonbury
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Trains from Reading to Glastonbury run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 1h 12m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 07:27 |
Last train 22:13 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Reading to Glastonbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
For a fulfilling experience in Glastonbury, plan for 2 to 3 days to explore the iconic Glastonbury Tor, Abbey, and local attractions comfortably.
The train journey from Reading to Glastonbury offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque countryside of Somerset, showcasing rolling hills and lush landscapes typical of the region.
In Glastonbury, you 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. Participate in local music or arts events and visit the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, dedicated to the Goddess tradition. Must-see sights include Glastonbury Tor, with its panoramic views, the historic Glastonbury Abbey, Chalice Well with its legendary healing waters, the spiritual White Spring, and the Somerset Rural Life Museum showcasing local history and culture.
Booking trains from Reading to Glastonbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Reading to Glastonbury.
A day trip from Reading to Glastonbury is feasible, with a journey taking 1h 12m each way and a distance of 126 km. The frequency is 10 per day for trains.
The cost of a train ticket from Reading to Glastonbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The train distance from Reading to Glastonbury is 126 km.
The train journey from Reading to Glastonbury covers a distance of 126 km and takes approximately 1h 12m. Trains run 10 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Glastonbury is by train, costing approximately £25.
The first train from Reading to Glastonbury leaves at 7:27.
The train station in Reading that goes to Glastonbury is Reading station (RDG), and it arrives at Castle Cary station (CLC).
The last train from Reading to Glastonbury departs at 22:13.
To travel from Reading to Glastonbury, you can take a train.
Trains from Reading to Glastonbury run approximately 10 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Reading to Glastonbury.
There is no night train service from Reading to Glastonbury.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Glastonbury
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Glastonbury
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Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Reading West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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