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Wells and Mendip Museum
Small city museum covering Wells history, local archaeology and civic life. A useful stop for context before exploring the cathedral city.
The table below shows live departures for Shepton Mallet to Wells coaches for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:28 Shaftgate Avenue | 0h16 | 15:44 The Bishop's Palace | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:29 Shaftgate Avenue | 0h15 | 16:44 The Bishop's Palace | 0 changesdirect | |
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There are 12 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:38, the last at 21:25. The fastest coach covers the 7 km distance in 13m.
Distance 7 km |
Average bus duration 15m |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 13m |
First bus 7:38 |
Last bus 21:25 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Small city museum covering Wells history, local archaeology and civic life. A useful stop for context before exploring the cathedral city.
Cathedral museum displaying manuscripts, vestments and historic objects linked to the life of Wells Cathedral. Best for visitors interested in church heritage.
Museum and exhibition space at the former county gaol, presenting prison history through cells, artefacts and stories from Somerset's justice system.
Medieval residential street with a continuous row of stone houses and a peaceful chapel. One of the most memorable walks in Wells.
The city's central square, framed by historic buildings and regular markets. A practical starting point for exploring Wells on foot.
Historic route lined with old buildings between the market area and cathedral precinct. Ideal for a short architectural stroll.
A sweet enriched bun from nearby Bath, dotted with currants and topped with sugar. A long-standing West Country tea-time favourite in Somerset.
A traditional Somerset dessert made with stewed apples and a buttery breadcrumb topping. It reflects the county’s strong orchard and farmhouse cooking traditions.
A dense fruit cake from the West Country made with dried fruit, spices and tea. It is a classic regional bake served in cafés and homes.
Popular independent café and restaurant known for brunch, lunches, coffee and homemade cakes in a friendly central Wells setting.
Historic hotel dining room serving modern British food in a polished but relaxed setting near Wells Cathedral.
Traditional pub with cask ales and hearty British dishes, offering a casual atmosphere close to the city centre.
Moderate for England. Rooms and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but Wells is usually cheaper than Bath or London. Local transport costs are modest.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. No tip is expected in cafés, but small change is welcome.
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