Bus from Wells to Bath City Centre
3 direct routes · about 94 min · first bus 04:59, last bus 18:14 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bath City Centre as of 09:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Wells, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~94 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 04:59 | 18:14 | Chamberlain Street (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 10) | Dulcote, Dinder, Croscombe, Shepton Mallet, Bowlish, Shepton Mallet & 11 more |
| 173 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~93 min | 12 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:28 | 17:40 | Bus Station (Bay 3) | Bus Station (Bay 10) | Dinder, Croscombe, Shepton Mallet, Bowlish, Shepton Mallet, Bowlish & 11 more |
| 171 | First Bristol, Bath & the West | ~99 min | 4 | Sat 3 · Sun 1 | 05:26 | 08:06 | Chamberlain Street (NE-bound) | Bus Station (Bay 10) | Walcombe, Pen Hill, Green Ore, Nedge Hill, Chewton Mendip, Ston Easton & 11 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Wells on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 174 bus, 173 bus or 171 bus timetable.
Fares from Wells to Bath City Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Wells to Bath City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Wells to Bath City Centre: the 174 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 173 (First Bristol, Bath & the West), the 171 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). The most frequent is the 174, 14 times each weekday — board at Chamberlain Street (NE-bound) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 10), about 94 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Wells to Bath City Centre?
Around 94 minutes on the 174, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Dulcote, Dinder, Croscombe, Shepton Mallet and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Wells to Bath City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:59 and the last around 18:14. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Wells to Bath City Centre?
Adult singles from Wells to Bath City Centre: £3.00 on the 174, 173 and 171 (First Bristol, Bath & the West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.