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.
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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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Wells HSBC Bank.
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Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Derby and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 4h 40m | £28($33) | every 20 mins | 261km (162 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3hrs | £68($80) | 5 times a day | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £41($49) | on demand | 238km (148 miles) |
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