The distance between Brighton and Wells is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton to Wells by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Bath and then to Wells Chip Shop.
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Take the train to Fareham and then to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Brighton and Wells is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Brighton and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Wells is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Brighton and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Wells. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bath. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Brighton and Wells. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Fareham and then to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Wells. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £40 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 20m | £13($15) | every 4 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £40($47) | once daily | 211km (131 miles) |
Train to Farringdon, bus | 3h 55m | £68($81) | every 2 hours | 295km (183 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £41($48) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
Southern Service
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First Bristol
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.