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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £88 for a 4h 57m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wells takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From London, the ticket costs about £8 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 most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 10m and costs around £53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £88 for a 4h 57m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wells takes 115 miles and will cost you around £8. From London, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,191 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,370 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (636 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,842 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,128 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (286 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,207 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (177 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

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Crossways
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.