The distance between Oxford and Wells is around 141km (88 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford 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 train to Reading and then to Castle Cary.
Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Wells HSBC Bank.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Oxford and Wells is around 141km (88 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Oxford and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Wells. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Wells. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Cabot Circus Broad Weir. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Megabus UK and First Bristol run regular bus services between Oxford and Wells. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Reading and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Oxford and Wells. The distance is around 141km (88 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 191km (119 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | £13($15) | 4 times a week | 150km (93 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £25($29) | on demand | 141km (88 miles) |
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