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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)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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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 |
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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 zł75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average zł159.
Other travel options to Wells take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
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 optionsfrom London to Wells
How to get from London to Wells by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Wells is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX040 · BL3766:30 AM4h37London, Victoria Coach Station11:07 AMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)zł891One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX040 · BL3766:30 AM4h37London, Victoria Coach Station11:07 AMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)zł891One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W3481112:27 PM1h46London Paddington (PAD)2:13 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)zł2651One-way0 transfers
Other options
L80178 · L79391+
C33098 · C008541:05 PM3h29London Waterloo (WAT)4:34 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)zł1931One-way3 transfers
L80182 · L79402+
W35023 · Y417042:05 PM3h58London Waterloo (WAT)6:03 PMCastle Cary station (CLC)zł1931One-way3 transfers
L80182 · L79402+
W35023 · Y417041:51 PM4h07London Victoria (VIC)5:58 PMBruton station (BRU)zł1931One-way4 transfers
NX040 · BL3767:30 AM4h46London, Victoria Coach Station12:16 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)zł891One-way1 transfer
NX040 · BL3768:30 AM4h47London, Victoria Coach Station1:17 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)zł891One-way1 transfer
NX040 · BL3769:30 AM4h46London, Victoria Coach Station2:16 PMWells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station)zł1001One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Wells take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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