How to get to Glastonbury from Edinburgh

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Compare coach, train and flight for Edinburgh to Glastonbury

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 £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £156.

Distance: 535 km

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£54

Average Price

Cheapest

£156

Average Price

£107

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(fuel + tolls)

13h 29m

Average total duration

12h 59m

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3h 34m

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1h 34m

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7h 43m

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0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is a coach with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Glastonbury:

A coach is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £57.

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £63.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 33m.

Coach takes on average 13h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Glastonbury including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £63. 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.

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from Edinburgh to Glastonbury

How to get to Glastonbury from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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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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FAQs: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Glastonbury.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Glastonbury including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is a coach with an average price of £54.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Glastonbury:

A coach is £102 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £156.

A coach is £145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Glastonbury costing on average £198.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Glastonbury take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 16m.

Coach takes on average 13h 29m.

The Edinburgh to Glastonbury distance is approximately 535 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Glastonbury is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Glastonbury:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea (HIG).
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Glastonbury, Magdalene Street (Town Hall).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Glastonbury, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Glastonbury by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glastonbury by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Glastonbury often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Street, Wells, Bridgwater. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glastonbury and these popular destinations at a great price.

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