Wells travel guide

Wells Tourism | Wells Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, Goodfellows (5 Sadler Street) and Ensemble (12 Sadler Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wells

Wells in March
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wells in March
Estimated hotel price
€65
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. The shortest flight to Wells from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 1h 15m and costs around €66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 37m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 177 km and will cost you around €16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Wells, you’ll arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wells from Ireland departs from Dublin 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 1h 15m and costs around €66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 37m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wells, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Wells takes 177 km and will cost you around €16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Wells

Airlines serving Wells

KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (887 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,301 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,960 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,147 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,213 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wells

Most booked hotels in Wells

The Crown at Wells, Somerset
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€148+
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€112+
Wookey Hole Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€56+
White Hart Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€67+

Hiring a car in Wells

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Wells is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.