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 28m.

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 28m 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 Poole station via Bus Station, Car Park and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Wells to Poole?

The distance between Wells and Poole is 78 miles. The road distance is 53.9 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 4h 33m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m 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.

Train or bus from Wells to Poole?

The best way to get from Wells to Poole is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Wells to Poole bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wells to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Poole is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Wells to Poole.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2202+ hotels available in Poole.

Wells to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to UpweyGloucester - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Upwey to PooleWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
4h 33m
£33–62
Drive 53.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wells to Poole53.6 mi
1h 28m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouth
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Poole
4h 44m
Bus, train via Dorchester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to South StationCr5
3. Take the train from Weymouth to Poole
5h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car ParkCr4
6h 10m

Wells to Poole by bus and train

61Weekly Services

4h 33mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from The Bishop's Palace to Poole via Cenotaph, Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, and Upwey in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poole station via Bus Station, Car Park, and Market Place in around 6h 10m.

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