How to travel from Welshpool to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Wells is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Welshpool to Wells 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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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £13($15)
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Train to Newport (S Wales), bus

Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Wells

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £40 ($47).

The distance between Welshpool and Wells is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Welshpool and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Wells is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Welshpool and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Welshpool and Wells. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

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

National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Welshpool and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Bristol Temple Meads then take the bus to Wells HSBC Bank. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Welshpool and Wells. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

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Transport options from Welshpool to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 5m
£13($15)
once daily288km (179 miles)
Train to Newport (S Wales), bus + 2 similar
4hrs
£67($79)
5 times a day257km (160 miles)
Train and Bus4hrs
£89($105)
5 times a day276km (171 miles)
Train to Newport (S Wales), bus4hrs
£81($95)
every 2 hours277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£40($47)
on demand226km (141 miles)

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Airports near Wells

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Wells
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Wells
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wells