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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m 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 |
 Most popular bus company |  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.
Compare ways to travel from London to Wells
Compare the available ways to get from London to Wells, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Wells:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Wells take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. 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.
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 · BL376
7:30 AM 5h19 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:49 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX040 · BL376
7:30 AM 5h19 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:49 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34788
9:34 AM 1h30 London Paddington (PAD) 11:04 AM Castle Cary station (CLC) $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L800619:50 AM 2h42 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:32 PM Bruton station (BRU) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers- L80061
9:50 AM 2h51 London Waterloo (WAT) 12:41 PM Castle Cary station (CLC) $35 1 One-way 0 transfers - L79352 · L80062+
G2721710:00 AM 3h49 London Victoria (VIC) 1:49 PM Castle Cary station (CLC) $35 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX040 · BL376
6:30 AM 5h22 London, Victoria Coach Station 11:52 AM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) $22 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX040 · BL376
9:00 AM 4h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:50 PM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX209 · BL376
2:30 AM 6h17 London, Victoria Coach Station 8:47 AM Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Wells:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wells costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Wells take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 11 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).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway to go to Wells by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wells by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway.
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