How to travel from St Andrews to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between St Andrews and Wells is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from St Andrews to Wells by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Wells → St Andrews if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Warminster.
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bath.
- Duration14hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Wells by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).
The distance between St Andrews and Wells is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from St Andrews and Wells by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Wells is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Wells. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Bath. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bristol (BRS) then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 St Andrews and Wells. The distance is around 707km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Wells is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 25m | £255($300) | once daily | 797km (495 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 5h 40m | £350($415) | 5 times a day | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 6hrs | £140($165) | 5 times a day | 700km (435 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | £115($135) | 5 times a day | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, plane and bus | 5hrs | £275($325) | 5 times a day | 836km (519 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £100($120) | 5 times a day | 723km (450 miles) |
| Bus to Dundee City Centre, station, train and plane | 5h 55m | £220($260) | 5 times a day | 728km (452 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | £31($37) | once daily | 894km (556 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | £125($145) | on demand | 707km (440 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between St Andrews and Wells
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
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