How to travel from Reading to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Reading and Wells is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading 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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Train

Take the train to Castle Cary.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bath Spa then take the bus to Wells Chip Shop.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Wells

There are several options for getting from Reading to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Reading and Wells is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Reading 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 Reading to Wells is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Wells. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Reading and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Reading and Wells. The distance is around 150km (93 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 Reading to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Wells

Transport options from Reading to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£63($75)
every 3 hours147km (91 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 10m
£30($35)
every 2 hours148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£26($31)
on demand150km (93 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