How to travel from Gloucester to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Wells is around 91km (56 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Gloucester to Wells by train, bus, taxi 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.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wells.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Gloucester Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance91km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Wells

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Wells by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Gloucester and Wells is around 91km (56 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (48 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Gloucester and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Wells is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Wells. We recommend that you take a taxi to Wells. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gloucester and Wells. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arle Court, Bristol Bond St and Cabot Circus Broad Weir. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Megabus UK and First Bristol run regular bus services between Gloucester and Wells. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester 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 1h 45m.

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 Gloucester and Wells. The distance is around 91km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

How do I get from Gloucester to Wells

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Wells

Transport options from Gloucester to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 25m
£13($15)
every 20 mins107km (66 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1h 45m
£17($20)
5 times a day95km (59 miles)
Train to Bath Spa, Bus2h 35m
£21($25)
every 2 hours116km (72 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
£135($160)
on demand91km (56 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£16($19)
on demand91km (56 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