How to travel from Wells to Leicester, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Leicester is around 223km (138 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 Wells to Leicester by bus, train 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 Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Leicester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance223km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Leicester

There are several options for getting from Wells to Leicester by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 15m. 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 £39 ($46).

The distance between Wells and Leicester is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 190km (118 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wells and Leicester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Leicester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Leicester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Leicester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Leicester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Leicester. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Leicester. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wells and Leicester. The distance is around 223km (138 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 Wells to Leicester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Wells to Leicester

Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Leicester

Transport options from Wells to Leicester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 15m
£12($14)
5 times a day247km (153 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£80($95)
5 times a day239km (149 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train5h 10m
£64($76)
every 4 hours268km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£39($46)
on demand223km (138 miles)

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Airports near Leicester

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Leicester
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Leicester
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Leicester