How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells is around 149km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance149km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells is around 149km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Town Centre, Barford St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 3h 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells. The distance is around 149km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

How do I get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells

Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Wells

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 50m
£14($17)
5 times a day221km (137 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
£56($66)
5 times a day216km (134 miles)
Train to Bath Spa, Bus4h 10m
£42($50)
every 4 hours210km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£26($31)
on demand149km (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