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 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £43 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Wells include easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Wells departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wells, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wells to London takes 2h 05m and costs around £59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about £43 for a 4h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 178 km from Wells. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 225 km and will cost you around £16. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £25 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Wells

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,209 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,384 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,848 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,130 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,212 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,184 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (500 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (178 reviews)
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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)
£97+
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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Mullions 51 B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Swan Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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White Hart Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Wells

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52.