The distance between Canterbury and Wells is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Canterbury to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS).
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bath.
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Canterbury and Wells is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Canterbury and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Wells is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Wells. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Canterbury and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Canterbury and Wells. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bath. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Wells. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Canterbury and Wells. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 10m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 321km (200 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5hrs | £265($310) | 5 times a day | 963km (598 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 5h 10m | £330($390) | 5 times a day | 681km (423 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 30m | £155($185) | 5 times a day | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £14($16) | every 3 hours | 329km (205 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £52($62) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
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First Bristol
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The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.