How to get to Wells from Bristol

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Compare coach for Bristol to Wells

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Wells among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a coach costs an average of £11.

Distance: 28 km

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£11

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£16

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1h 58m

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1h 28m

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53m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Wells is a coach with an average price of £11.
The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Wells is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 58m.
Yes, you can take a coach between Bristol and Wells.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £5. The journey takes 1h 28m versus 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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FAQs: Bristol to Wells

Travel to Wells easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Wells.

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You can travel between Bristol and Wells by coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Wells is a coach with an average price of £11.
The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Wells is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 58m.
The Bristol to Wells distance is approximately 28 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Wells is:
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Wells as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Wells:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, University Queens Road and arrive in Wells, Princes Road (Wells Bus & Coach Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Wells, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Wells by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Wells often also extend their vacation to go to London, Taunton, Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wells and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Bristol to Wells, you can take a coach.
Visitors typically spend around one to two days in Wells to explore its main attractions, such as the Wells Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, and the charming medieval streets.

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