How to travel from Winchester to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Wells is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Winchester 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 Library and then to Wells Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Wells

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Winchester and Wells is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (59 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Winchester and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Winchester and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Winchester and Wells. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Winchester to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station and Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Salisbury Reds, Stagecoach South and Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Winchester and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Winchester and Wells. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Wells

Transport options from Winchester to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 55m
£5($6)
once daily134km (83 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2hrs
£25($29)
once daily132km (82 miles)
Train to Warminster, Bus2hrs
£34($40)
once daily136km (85 miles)
Train to Bath Spa, Bus2h 55m
£31($37)
every 2 hours160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£21($25)
on demand121km (75 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