How to travel from Ipswich to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Wells is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ipswich 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.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £510($600)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bath.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance353km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Wells

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).

The distance between Ipswich and Wells is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (173 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Ipswich and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Wells is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Wells. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Paddington Station and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway run train services between Ipswich and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Wells. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bath. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Wells. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Norwich then fly from Norwich (NWI) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Ipswich and Wells. The distance is around 353km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Wells

Transport options from Ipswich to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£110($135)
every 3 hours322km (200 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
£510($600)
5 times a day889km (553 miles)
Train to Stratford (London), Fly5h 15m
£260($305)
5 times a day962km (598 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5h 35m
£220($260)
5 times a day1,137km (707 miles)
Train to Cambridge, Fly5h 40m
£165($200)
5 times a day1,192km (741 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£14($17)
every 20 mins366km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£62($73)
on demand353km (220 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