The average bus between Wells and Chester takes 7h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wells to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Wells and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wells is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wells to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wells station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Wells to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from New Street station.
Wells to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Wells and Chester is 220.9 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from New Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 3m.