How to travel from Preston to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between Preston and Wells is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Preston 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 Wells → Preston if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Manchester Airport, plane
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Warminster.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£240($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hinckley St and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£18($21)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Preston to Wells by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Preston and Wells is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Preston and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Wells is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Wells. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hinckley St, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Preston and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Preston and Wells. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | £240($285) | once daily | 460km (286 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £115($140) | 5 times a day | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 30m | £170($200) | 5 times a day | 813km (505 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £275($325) | every 2 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £18($21) | once daily | 373km (232 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £95($110) | 5 times a day | 342km (212 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, bus | 6h 35m | £115($140) | every 3 hours | 412km (256 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £58($69) | on demand | 336km (209 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Preston and Wells
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Jet2.com
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
First Bristol
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