How to travel from London to Wells

Sun, Sep 20
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
National Express
Great Western Railway
Megabus
South Western Railway
Regionale
1,000+ more
National Express
Great Western Railway
Megabus
South Western Railway
Regionale
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for London to Wells

Omio 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 zł84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. 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 zł84, while a train costs an average of zł159.

Distance: 110 miles (178 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Train
Driving

zł84

Average price

Cheapest

zł159

Average price

zł241

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 3m

Average total duration

3h 33m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

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

National Express

Most popular bus company

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Wells is a bus with an average price of zł84.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Wells:

A bus is zł75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average zł159.

The fastest way to travel from London to Wells is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Wells take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Wells including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from London to Wells among Omio's users.
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 zł84 compared to roughly zł241 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł158. The journey takes 3h 33m 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.

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.

Travel options
from London to Wells

How to get from London to Wells by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Wells is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX040 · BL376
    6:30 AM4h37
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:07 AMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)
    891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX040 · BL376
    6:30 AM4h37
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    11:07 AMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)
    891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayW34811
    12:27 PM1h46
    London Paddington (PAD)
    2:13 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)
    2651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL80178 · L79391+Great Western RailwayC33098 · C00854
    1:05 PM3h29
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    4:34 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)
    1931One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80182 · L79402+Great Western RailwayW35023 · Y41704
    2:05 PM3h58
    London Waterloo (WAT)
    6:03 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)
    1931One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL80182 · L79402+Great Western RailwayW35023 · Y41704
    1:51 PM4h07
    London Victoria (VIC)
    5:58 PMBruton station (BRU)
    1931One-way
    4 transfers
  • National ExpressNX040 · BL376
    7:30 AM4h46
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    12:16 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX040 · BL376
    8:30 AM4h47
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    1:17 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)
    891One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX040 · BL376
    9:30 AM4h46
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:16 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)
    1001One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Sep 20
Mon
Sep 21
Tue
Sep 22
Wed
Sep 23
Thu
Sep 24
Fri
Sep 25
Sat
Sep 26

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from London to Wells

Travel to Wells 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 London to Wells.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between London and Wells including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Wells is a bus with an average price of zł84.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Wells:

A bus is zł75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average zł159.

The fastest way to travel from London to Wells is by train with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Wells take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 3m.

The distance from London to Wells is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Wells is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wells as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Wells:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Castle Cary station (CLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Wells, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Wells by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Wells by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Wells:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Wells often also extend their vacation to go to Street, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wells and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Wells to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore the historic city of Wells, including its stunning cathedral, Bishop's Palace, and charming streets, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

Travelling from London to Wells: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to United KingdomHow to travel from London to Wells

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone