How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Wells is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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.

👋 Also check out WellsStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Wells

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Wells is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Stoke on Trent and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Wells is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent 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 day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Megabus UK and First Bristol run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Wells. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Wells. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Wells

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 25m
£16($19)
4 times a day236km (147 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
£84($100)
5 times a day247km (153 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, bus4h 5m
£41($48)
5 times a day248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£41($49)
on demand236km (147 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