How to travel from Wells to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Leeds is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Wells to Leeds by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leeds Coach Station Dyer Street.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance366km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Wells to Leeds by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Wells and Leeds is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Wells and Leeds by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Leeds is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Leeds, 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 Wells and Leeds. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Leeds. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Leeds. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wells and Leeds. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Wells to Leeds. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wells to Leeds typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA).

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Wells and Leeds. The distance is around 366km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Leeds is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Leeds

Transport options from Wells to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
£63($75)
5 times a day695km (432 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£220($260)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 15m
£110($130)
once daily637km (396 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
6hrs
£14($17)
4 times a day360km (224 miles)
Bus6h 40m
£19($23)
5 times a day365km (227 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 30m
£95($110)
5 times a day360km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£63($75)
on demand366km (228 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds