How to travel from Poole to Wells, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Wells is around 105km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poole 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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Train

Take the train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £62($73)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Yeovil, Bus Station

Take the bus to Yeovil Bus Station and then to Wells Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Buses of Somerset

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Drive

Drive to Wells.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance105km (65 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Wells

There are several options for getting from Poole to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Poole and Wells is around 105km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from Poole and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Wells. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Upwey and Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 60m.

South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Poole and Wells. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poole to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bath. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

National Express, First Bristol and Buses of Somerset run regular bus services between Poole and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Wells. The distance is around 105km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).

How do I get from Poole to Wells

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Wells

Transport options from Poole to Wells
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 60m
£62($73)
every 4 hours122km (76 miles)
Bus via Yeovil, Bus Station + 1 similar
3h 45m
£4($5)
5 times a day126km (78 miles)
Bus4h 15m
£6($7)
once daily154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£19($22)
on demand105km (65 miles)

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Airports near Wells

The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Wells
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Wells
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Wells