By Train

[metty22]

Hello People,

Has anyone on here travelled by train to the Festival. We normally get a van each year but they are getting a bit expensive so checked trains and looking a cheaper option...

Just wanted to know if its a pain in the arse? whats it like once you get to the local train station to get to the festival (Will be heading from North East to Castle Cary via London) and what is it like for been searched at stations/shuttle buses etc

[ukslim]

Hello People,

Has anyone on here travelled by train to the Festival. We normally get a van each year but they are getting a bit expensive so checked trains and looking a cheaper option...

Just wanted to know if its a pain in the arse? whats it like once you get to the local train station to get to the festival (Will be heading from North East to Castle Cary via London) and what is it like for been searched at stations/shuttle buses etc

[Katster]

I travelled by train a few years ago. I didn't get searched and would echo what ukslim said about the herding and lack of shade. It has to be done but sitting around in the boiling sun, especially AFTER the festival isn't good at all, it's bearable though, just be sure to have some water with you

[Rhyscot]

The train journey wasn't bad at all last year . The main issue was the wait when we got to the station.

We were in a queue for the shuttlebus for about 6 hours. We arrived at the station at 2, and didnt get onsite at the festival until about 9 ! Was a horrible experience.

[chuckley]

had to go by train @ last minute last year. journey there was fine. problems started once we got off. 5 hour wait to get a shuttle bus in the BOILING heat, with ZERO help from stewards. then the bus dropped us off a mile from the site and told us to WALK the rest of the way!

the whole thing put me off gettin the train, coz the glasto shuttle 'service' is disgusting @ best.

[Rufus Gwertigan]

had to go by train @ last minute last year. journey there was fine. problems started once we got off. 5 hour wait to get a shuttle bus in the BOILING heat, with ZERO help from stewards. then the bus dropped us off a mile from the site and told us to WALK the rest of the way!

the whole thing put me off gettin the train, coz the glasto shuttle 'service' is disgusting @ best.

[Elliesue]

Indeed, the train itself is ok, although can be a little crowded (probably won't get a seat - I was coming from Bath and didn't get one - but that's fine really), but the worst part is waiting for the bus. You think you've queued enough, then go around a corner then there's about a mile left of people waiting for a bus. It's fun when you get on said bus and in the festival, but if there's an alternative version of transport (even if it costs a little more), take it. Really.

[Peetle]

Last year sounds exceptional - then again I didn't go.

I've been 6 times, always on the train, and I'm going, by train again, this year. Never had to wait at Castle Cary more than 20 minutes or so and there are usually buses waiting for the trains.

Before 2000 the bus stop was over a mile from the Festival so you had to walk down a leafy lane once you'd got off the bus - downhill too, creating quite a challenge on the way back. Then again, security checks were almost non-existant in those days and you felt a bit of a fraud if you actually had a ticket.

[ukslim]

the whole thing put me off gettin the train, coz the glasto shuttle 'service' is disgusting @ best.

[chuckley]

Could I ask what sort of help you were needing from the stewards?

[Phil-itfc]

the shuttle bus service last year sucked, clearly not enough buses for the masses of people, then when the buses did arrive the bottom deck was loaded with peoples luggage which was fine then everyone sat on the top deck. However all of the buses were going with the top deck only a 3rd full.

[WS_Jack_III]

i'm going by train on the thursday should arrive about 6-7ish i think. Will i be waiting around for a long time for the shuttle bus? need to be on site before sun down as its my girlfriend's first year and she needs to know her way round before the music starts on friday.

[ukslim]

i'm going by train on the thursday should arrive about 6-7ish i think. Will i be waiting around for a long time for the shuttle bus? need to be on site before sun down as its my girlfriend's first year and she needs to know her way round before the music starts on friday.