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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Wells by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus bus
    4h 20m
    £44–116

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus bus
    5h 6m
    £41–136

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 32m
    £192–282

  4. Bus via Leeds

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    11h 12m
    £49–74

  5. Drive  387.5 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Wellscar car 387.5 mi
    6h 52m
    £96–139

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, line 376 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus bus
    5h 57m
    £76–176

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, line 376 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Temple Meads Stn to Market Placebus bus
    5h 37m
    £64–176

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    6h 41m
    £118–268

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    13h 52m
    £73–119

Edinburgh to Wells by train and bus

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Wells, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meads every 2 hours. Tickets cost £190–280 and the journey takes 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 11h 12m.

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