The distance between Wells and Cardiff is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Wells to Cardiff by bus, train, taxi 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 Bristol Bus Station and then to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Cardiff Central.
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Take a taxi to Cardiff.
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+ 10 othersThere are several options for getting from Wells to Cardiff by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Wells and Cardiff is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Wells and Cardiff by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Cardiff is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Cardiff. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cardiff. instead which will take 1h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Cardiff. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Cardiff. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 1h 50m.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wells and Cardiff. The distance is around 101km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Cardiff is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £16 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 25m | £5($6) | 5 times a day | 106km (66 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £16($19) | 5 times a day | 93km (58 miles) |
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, Train | 2h 30m | £20($24) | every 2 hours | 114km (71 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 15m | £145($170) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £18($21) | on demand | 101km (63 miles) |
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