Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wells travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wells

With a population of 10,638, Wells is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wells to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wells

Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wells

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £189 for a 7h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 111 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Wells takes 75 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wells. The train journey from Wells to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £189 for a 7h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 111 miles from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Cardiff, the bus ride to Wells takes 75 miles and will cost you around £12. From London, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,878 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (642 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,247 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,281 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (182 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (539 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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The Lion at West Pennard
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Meare Manor
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.94 and £21.25.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.94 and £21.25.