How to travel from Edinburgh to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between Edinburgh and Wells is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Wells by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wells → Edinburgh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Wells by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).
The distance between Edinburgh and Wells is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (328 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Edinburgh and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Wells. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Edinburgh and Wells. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Wells. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Wells. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Edinburgh and Wells. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 5m | £100($115) | 5 times a day | 565km (351 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 45m | £90($105) | 5 times a day | 646km (402 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 50m | £240($280) | once daily | 701km (435 miles) |
| Fly to Exeter (EXT), train and bus | 4h 10m | £335($400) | 5 times a day | 755km (469 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train and bus | 4h 30m | £125($145) | 5 times a day | 604km (375 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 45m | £165($195) | 5 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads | 7h 30m | £185($220) | 5 times a day | 727km (451 miles) |
| Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 8h 50m | £135($155) | every 3 hours | 719km (446 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £110($130) | on demand | 624km (388 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Wells
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Berrys Coaches
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