How to travel from Derby to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Wells is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby 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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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Wells

There are several options for getting from Derby to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 4h 40m. 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 ($49).

The distance between Derby and Wells is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Derby 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 Derby to Wells is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Derby and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in East Midlands Parkway, Bristol Bond St and Cabot Circus Broad Weir. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Megabus UK and First Bristol run regular bus services between Derby and Wells. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Derby and Wells. The distance is around 238km (148 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 Derby to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Wells

Transport options from Derby to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
£28($33)
every 20 mins261km (162 miles)
Train and Bus
3hrs
£68($80)
5 times a day242km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£41($49)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Wells

The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Wells
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Wells
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wells