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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Glastonbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a train costs an average of £178.
Distance: 535 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price | £178 Average Price | £105 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 38m Average total duration 13h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | 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 the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Glastonbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Glastonbury:
A coach is £104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £152.
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £178.
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 13h 38m.
Tickets start at around £48 compared to roughly £105 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £57. The journey takes 13h 8m versus 7h 43m 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.
How to get to Glastonbury from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Glastonbury are Taunton and Exeter. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Glastonbury on Omio.
Taunton is Somerset’s county town, known for Taunton Castle, riverside walks and a strong cricket tradition. Its market-town centre and Georgian streets give it a calm, practical character.
Exeter is a compact Devon city known for its Norman cathedral, Roman history and lively quayside. Medieval streets, independent shops and a strong student presence give it a relaxed but energetic character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Glastonbury:
A coach is £104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £152.
A coach is £130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £178.
Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 13h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Glastonbury as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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