How to travel from Wells to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Stoke on Trent is around 237km (147 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 Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on TrentWells if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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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 Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance237km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Wells to Stoke on Trent by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 30m. 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 £41 ($49).

The distance between Wells and Stoke on Trent is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 203km (126 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wells and Stoke on Trent 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 Stoke on Trent is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Stoke on Trent. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

First Bristol and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Wells and Stoke on Trent. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 237km (147 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 Stoke on Trent is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Stoke on Trent

Transport options from Wells to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
£16($19)
twice daily247km (153 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£84($100)
5 times a day247km (153 miles)
Bus to Bristol, Bus Station, train4hrs
£41($48)
5 times a day248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£41($49)
on demand237km (147 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent