How to travel from Chester to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between Chester and Wells is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chester 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.
👋 Also check out Wells → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hinckley St then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Wells HSBC Bank.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£15($18)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chester to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Chester and Wells is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Chester and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Wells is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chester and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Wells. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hinckley St, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
FlixBus, National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Chester and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Wells. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Wells. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | £170($205) | 5 times a day | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 20m | £260($305) | once daily | 474km (295 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 35m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 719km (447 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | £15($18) | once daily | 305km (189 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £90($110) | 5 times a day | 294km (182 miles) |
| Train to Newport (S Wales), bus | 5h 15m | £90($105) | every 4 hours | 329km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chester and Wells
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Jet2.com
Train operators
London Midland
Bus companies
First Bristol
Airports near Wells
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Wells
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Wells
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Wells