The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Wells
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Wells is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Wells will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 buses that leave London for Wells every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London to Wells
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Wells among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Wells bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Wells coaches for today, Sunday 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX502 · BL376 | On time 12:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h01 | 17:31 Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station) | 1 change | |
| Monday 23 March | |||||
![]() | 07:30 London | 5h19 | 12:49 Wells | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets London to Wells by coach or train
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Why should you book London to Wells coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from London to Wells.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Megabus to find the best option for your trip from London to Wells.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from London to Wells.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Wells
Buses from London to Wells run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 22:13. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 37m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 22:13 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from London to WellsYou can travel by bus between London to Wells with National Express, Megabus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Wells coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Wells by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wells, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Wells
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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