How to get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells by bus and train?

From Cheltenham Spa to Wells by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells in Mendip, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, take the 376 bus from Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads station to Market Place, Wells station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 376376
Walk to Wells
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Meads Stn, Temple Meads
    ID bstjada
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 376376
    Wait for bus
    376
    Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Place, Wells
    ID sotdatpm
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wells
    Walk to
    Wells
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham Spa to Wells by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 173

To get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 173 bus from Bus Station, Bath City Centre station to The Liberty, Wells station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 173173
Walk to Wells
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa
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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Bath City Centre
    ID bthmwat
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    Wells
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Liberty, Wells
    ID sotdatwj
    87 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wells
    Walk to
    Wells
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham Spa to Wells
The distance between Cheltenham Spa, Mendip and Wells, Mendip is approximately 64.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham Spa to Wells by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mendip – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Cheltenham Spa

Cheltenham Spa is located at Cheltenham Spa, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown.

Bus stations close to Cheltenham Spa:

  • Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Lansdown
  • Queens Court, Lansdown
  • The Vineyards, Alstone
Public transport stations close to Wells, Mendip

Wells is located at Wells, Mendip and the nearest public transport station is Cathedral View Nursing Home, Haybridge.

Bus stations close to Wells:

  • Cathedral View Nursing Home, Haybridge
  • Wookey Hole Road, Haybridge
  • New Street, Wells
Related Routes

Alternative route from Cheltenham Spa to Wells by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY, GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY and 173

To get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells in Mendip, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Cheltenham Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 173 bus from Bus Station, Bath City Centre station to The Liberty, Wells station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 173173
Walk to Wells
Leaves from Cheltenham Spa
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham Spa
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Portsmouth Harbour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bath Spa
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Bath City Centre
    ID bthmwat
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 173173
    Wait for bus
    173
    Wells
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Liberty, Wells
    ID sotdatwj
    87 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wells
    Walk to
    Wells
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 376.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham Spa to Wells?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 173.

  • Is there a direct train between Cheltenham Spa and Wells?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cheltenham Spa to Wells?

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Plymouth station near Cheltenham Spa in Cheltenham to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Wells in Mendip.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Wells by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham Spa in Cheltenham and Wells in Mendip by train and bus is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cheltenham Spa to get to Wells?

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Plymouth station near Cheltenham Spa in Cheltenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cheltenham Spa and Wells?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads stop, which is closest to Wells in Mendip.

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