What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Wells is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Wells?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Wells is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Wells station. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Bus Station via Crown Hotel, Car Park and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Poole to Wells?

The distance between Poole and Wells is 78 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Wells?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Poole to Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Wells bus from?

Poole to Wells bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, depart from Car Park station.

Train or bus from Poole to Wells?

The best way to get from Poole to Wells is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Wells bus arrive?

Poole to Wells bus services, operated by First Buses of Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Poole to Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Wells is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Poole to Wells.

Where can I stay near Wells?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Wells.

Poole to Wells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Wells by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to UpweyLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle CaryWeymouth - Gloucester / ...
3h 45m
£36–57
Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Wells54.2 mi
1h 30m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus StationCr4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
4h 20m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Warminster
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus StationSf3
3h 56m

Poole to Wells by train and bus

59Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.4 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Wells, England?

You can take a train from Poole to The Bishop's Palace via Upwey, Castle Cary, Castle Cary Station, and Cenotaph in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole station to Bus Station via Crown Hotel, Car Park, and Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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