The distance between Wells and Derby is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wells to Derby by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Derby → Wells if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Bristol Bus Station and then to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then take the train to Derby.
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There are several options for getting from Wells to Derby by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Wells and Derby is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Wells and Derby by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Derby is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wells and Derby. We recommend that you drive to Derby. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Derby. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Derby. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Derby. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Derby is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus to Bristol, Bus Station, train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £41($48) | 5 times a day | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4hrs | £84($100) | 5 times a day | 295km (183 miles) |
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train | 4h 25m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 265km (165 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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