The distance between Southampton and Wells is around 112km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Southampton 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 bus to Endless Street and then to Wells Bus Station.
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Take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Southampton to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Southampton and Wells is around 112km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Southampton and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Southampton and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Southampton and Wells. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Endless Street and Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Salisbury Reds and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Southampton and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Southampton and Wells. The distance is around 115km (71 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £19 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | once daily | 130km (81 miles) | |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1h 45m | £19($22) | once daily | 112km (69 miles) |
Train to Warminster, Bus | 1h 45m | £28($33) | once daily | 116km (72 miles) |
Train to Bath Spa, Bus | 2h 40m | £25($30) | every 2 hours | 140km (87 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £20($24) | on demand | 115km (71 miles) |
Berrys Coaches
First Bristol
Salisbury Reds
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.