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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Poole is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Poole is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Wells and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Wells to Poole. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Poole via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Wells to Poole?

The distance between Wells and Poole is 76 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Poole without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Wells to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Poole bus from?

Wells to Poole bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wells to Poole train from?

Wells to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Wells to Poole?

The best way to get from Wells to Poole is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £27 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Wells to Poole bus arrive?

Wells to Poole bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wells to Poole train arrive?

Wells to Poole train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.

Can I drive from Wells to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Poole is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Wells to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Poole.

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There are 5 ways to get from Wells to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 40m
£84–119
Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wells to Poolecar 53.9 mi
1h 29m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South Stationbus Cr5
4h 40m
£15–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
4h 51m
£42–79
Bus via Amesbury
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Librarybus Sf3
2. Take the bus from Ringwood Bus Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
5h 11m

Wells to Poole by bus and train

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.5 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole via Bus Station, South Station, and Dorchester South in around 4h 40m.

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