How to travel from Wells to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Reading is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wells to Reading 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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Train

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bath City Centre Bus Station then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance150km (93 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Reading

There are several options for getting from Wells to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Wells and Reading is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Wells and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Reading is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wells and Reading. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Wells and Reading. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wells and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) 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 Reading. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Reading

Transport options from Wells to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£63($75)
every 4 hours147km (91 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 15m
£30($35)
every 2 hours148km (92 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£26($31)
on demand150km (93 miles)

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Airports near Reading

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

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading