Glastonbury Festival 2025 is set to welcome over 200,000 festival-goers to the small Somerset village of Pilton, with a population of just over 1,000 residents. As excitement builds for the event beginning June 25 at Worthy Farm, attendees are preparing to secure prime camping spots and enjoy performances from headliners like The 1975, Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, and Charli XCX.
For first-timers and returning fans alike, choosing the best way to get to Glastonbury is crucial. The festival encourages visitors to reduce their environmental impact by opting for cycling or public transport where possible. In fact, more than one-third of ticket-holders arrive via coaches, trains, or buses.
Coach Travel
National Express partners with the festival to operate coach services from over 90 locations across the UK, offering convenient and direct travel options. Additionally, local buses provide regular routes to the festival bus station, located adjacent to Pedestrian Gate A. Pre-booked coach and festival ticket packages are prioritized for sale.
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Cycling and Bike Services
Cyclists are warmly welcomed. Bike To Glasto provides free, secure bike lock-ups and a dedicated cyclists-only campsite equipped with showers, enhancing convenience and comfort. This initiative also offers luggage transportation for a small fee, with drop-off points across Somerset and a location in west London. Courier services can transport bags directly to the site, making travel lighter and hassle-free.
Train and Shuttle Services
For those arriving by train, a free shuttle bus operates between Castle Cary Station and the festival site throughout the event. This service runs from Wednesday to Monday during festival hours (excluding nighttime when trains do not run). Your festival ticket is required to use this shuttle, and note that trolleys are not permitted on board.
Driving to Glastonbury
If you choose to drive, festival organizers advise sharing lifts to reduce carbon footprints and fuel costs. Car parking passes are non-transferable and resale may result in cancellation, with refunds available before the ticket refund deadline.
Key driving routes with compatible Sat Nav codes include:
- From South London: M3, then A303 and A37 (TA11 7DP)
- From Swindon: M4, then A350 onto A361 (BA4 4LY)
- From the North East: A1 or M1, M25 to M3 (J12), then A303 and A37 (TA11 7DP)
- From the Midlands: M40 and A34 to A303 and A37 (TA11 7DP)
- From the North West: M6, M5 to A39 (J23), then A361 (BA6 9XE)
- From Wales: M4, M5 to A39 (BA6 9XE)
- Local traffic: A37 North or A361 East (BA4 4LY)
Please follow festival signage en route as they guide you to official entry points, not the exact site coordinates.
Other Important Information
Motorcycles and quad bikes are prohibited on the festival grounds but can be parked in a free, secure compound near the festival bus station, accessible via Yellow Route signs. Unlike cars, motorcycles do not require parking passes.
Nearby cities offer additional transport links:
- National Express runs direct coaches from Bristol Bus Station to the festival coach station.
- Bus services 374/375/376 connect Bristol Temple Meads station with Glastonbury town, linking to festival buses (GF1).
- Bus 174 runs from Bath Bus Station to Shepton Mallet, where you can catch festival buses (GF2).
Whether you’re cycling, catching a train, hopping on a coach, or driving, planning your journey carefully ensures a smooth and memorable Glastonbury 2025 experience.