Bristol Airport to Wells Taxi from £49 fixed
A pre-booked taxi from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Wells is £49 fixed in a saloon and takes about 30 minutes door to door. There's no direct bus or train from the airport to Wells, so most people either arrange a lift or book a car — and the fare's fixed at booking either way, whatever the traffic on the A38 and A39.
Why fixed-price matters on the Bristol → Wells run
Wells is small enough that most fare-estimate sites are working from a general Somerset average rather than this specific route, so what you see online can be a long way from what a real car actually costs. £49 is the fare our system quotes and charges, agreed at booking, whatever time your flight lands or how busy the A38 is that morning. No surge, no recalculating after the fact.
Wells to Bristol Airport is the same fixed £49 fare, unchanged both ways. If you're catching a flight, we track it and hold 45 minutes of free waiting after you land, so a slow arrivals queue doesn't cost you anything extra.
Where we collect you in Bristol
Pickup from Bristol Airport (BRS) short-stay car park, plus any Bristol postcode, Temple Meads or city centre hotel.
Where we drop you at Wells
Drop anywhere in Wells — the cathedral quarter, hotels, wedding venues, or the surrounding villages.
Bristol → Wells fixed-price fare table
All fares are total, not per-person. Includes 45 mins free waiting from landing time on airport pickups (trips from the airport only) and free flight tracking. Meet & greet £15, child seats £5 each on request.
| Vehicle class | Capacity | Total fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaloonMercedes E-Class, VW Passat or similar | 1–4 pax · 2 × 23kg + 1 × 10kg + 2 backpacks | from£49 | Book |
| Mercedes E-ClassExecutive saloon | 1–4 pax · 2 × 23kg + 1 × 10kg + 2 backpacks | from£69 | Book |
| EstateMercedes E-Class Estate, Toyota Corolla or similar | 1–4 pax · 3 cases | from£59 | Book |
| MPVFord Galaxy or similar | 1–4 pax · 4 cases | from£79 | Book |
| Executive (V-Class)Mercedes V-Class | 1–7 pax · 7 cases | from£109 | Book |
| 8-SeaterRenault Trafic, VW Transporter or similar | 1–8 pax · 7 cases | from£99 | Book |
When to book your pickup
About 30 minutes each way down the A38 and A39. Wells lost its railway line decades ago and has no station of its own, and there's no direct bus service linking it to Bristol Airport — for a flight connection especially, a fixed-price car door to door is the straightforward option.
Things Bristol travellers tell us
- 01 England's smallest city is a common run for visitors staying nearby, wedding parties, and flight connections that would otherwise mean an indirect bus via Bristol or Bath
- 02 The price doesn't change for a very early or late landing — a 5am pickup costs the same as a 5pm one
- 03 Infant, child and booster seats are £5 each, chosen at booking and fitted before the driver sets off
- 04 Weston-super-Mare and Taunton are our other short Somerset runs, at £49 and £79 fixed
How much is a taxi from Bristol to Wells?
From £49 for a saloon (up to 4 passengers, 2 × 23kg suitcases, 1 × 10kg cabin case, 2 backpacks). Mercedes E-Class £69, Estate £59, MPV £79, V-Class £109, 8-seater £99. The price is fixed at booking, no surge, no meter.
How long does Bristol to Wells take by taxi?
Approximately 30m covering 15 miles via A38 → A39. We monitor live traffic and adjust ETA in real time.
Do you track my flight?
Yes, every booking includes free live flight tracking. If your flight is delayed, your driver will be there. 45 minutes free waiting time from your scheduled landing time. The 45-minute free waiting allowance applies only to trips departing from the airport (when we collect you from arrivals).
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup. T&Cs apply.
Do you offer child seats?
Yes, booster seats and rear-facing baby seats available on request, £5 each. Just tick the box at checkout.
Can I pay with a corporate card?
Yes, we accept all major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and corporate accounts with monthly invoicing.Open a corporate account →
Can I book a return journey?
Yes, book outbound and return at the same time for a discounted round-trip fare.