How to travel from Leeds to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Wells is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Leeds 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.

👋 Also check out WellsLeeds if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Wells

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Leeds and Wells is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Leeds and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Wells is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Leeds and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leeds and Wells. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus and Cabot Circus Broad Weir. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Leeds and Wells. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Leeds and Wells. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and arrive at Bristol (BRS) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Leeds to Wells. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Leeds to Wells typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and and arrive into Bristol (BRS).

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 Leeds and Wells. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Wells

Transport options from Leeds to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
£165($195)
5 times a day802km (498 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
£235($280)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
£16($19)
5 times a week369km (229 miles)
Bus to Weston-super-Mare Coach Terminal8hrs
£21($25)
once daily419km (261 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 25m
£95($110)
5 times a day360km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£63($75)
on demand367km (228 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