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Wells and Mendip Museum
Museum of Wells and Mendip history, from prehistoric finds to civic heritage. A strong introduction to the city's past in a central historic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$23
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$44
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 39 m
Buses on Sep 20
17
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Wells is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wells will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
It's difficult to get from London to Wells without transferring at least once.
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NX040 · BL376Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Wells among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wells:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Wells take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $64 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€30). The journey takes 4h 8m versus 3h 1m 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.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:16PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:16PM | Duration 4h46 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:18PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:32PM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 4h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:31PM | Duration 5h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:27PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:22PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:24PM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:51PM | Duration 4h51 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:23PM | Duration 5h23 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:08AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Wells buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX209 · BL376 | 2:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h30 | 9:00 AM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 6:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h25 | 11:55 AM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 7:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h23 | 12:53 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 9:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 1:55 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 10:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h54 | 2:54 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 10:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h26 | 3:56 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 10:50 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 5h06 | 3:56 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 12:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 4:55 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h59 | 5:59 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h57 | 6:27 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 2:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:25 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 3:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h55 | 7:55 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 3:25 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 4h30 | 7:55 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 4:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h56 | 8:56 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h57 | 9:27 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 5:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h02 | 10:02 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
NX040 · BL376 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h39 | 12:09 AM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Wells run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 22:13. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 10:13 PM |
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Discover the best of Wells — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Wells trip today.
Museum of Wells and Mendip history, from prehistoric finds to civic heritage. A strong introduction to the city's past in a central historic building.
Exhibition spaces inside the cathedral precinct present manuscripts, stained glass, and church treasures that deepen a visit to Wells' religious heritage.
Displays within the Bishop's Palace interpret centuries of episcopal life, architecture, and gardens. Best for visitors wanting context alongside the main site.
Remarkably intact medieval residential street linked to the cathedral. Its cobbles, chimneys, and symmetry make it one of Wells' most iconic walks.
Central square hosting markets and framed by historic buildings. A lively place to orient yourself and enjoy the compact character of England's smallest city.
Historic precinct around the cathedral and bishop's palace, ideal for slow walking, architecture, and classic views across lawns and ancient stonework.
A traditional Somerset hard cider made from local apples. It is central to the county’s farming culture and commonly served in pubs around Wells.
Classic Cheddar from Somerset, near Wells. This firm cow’s milk cheese is one of England’s best-known foods and a key regional specialty.
A hearty farmhouse stew of beef, cider and root vegetables. It reflects Somerset’s cider-making tradition and rural cooking style.
Popular casual spot for wood-fired pizzas, burgers and drinks. Lively and dependable for relaxed meals in Wells.
A respected pub and restaurant serving modern British dishes, local ales and a relaxed atmosphere in central Wells.
Refined dining in a historic setting, known for seasonal British cooking and quality service near Wells Cathedral.
Moderate for UK city breaks. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but Wells is cheaper than Bath or London. Walking keeps local transport costs low.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) -> Wells Market Place
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wells by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wells, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Wells buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Wells bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Bridge Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several fast food outlets nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road. ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road.
Available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Bridge Road: Wheelchair accessible.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station). ATMs are available at Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station).
Ticket office support is available at Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station).
Available at Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station): Accessible via ramp and ground-level entry.
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