The distance between Bournemouth and Wells is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Wells by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to New Canal and then to Wells Bus Station.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Bournemouth and Wells is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Bournemouth and Wells by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Wells. We recommend that you drive to Wells. instead which will take 1h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Wells. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New Canal and Library. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
More Bus, Berrys Coaches, National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Wells. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Wells is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £8($9) | once daily | 137km (85 miles) |
Bus via Bath | 3h 40m | £6($7) | once daily | 144km (90 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 15m | £32($38) | once daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £19($23) | on demand | 112km (70 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.