The distance between Swanage and Wells is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swanage 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 train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the bus to Bournemouth Station then Bath and then to Wells HSBC Bank.
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There are several options for getting from Swanage to Wells by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 4h 45m. 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 £21 ($25).
The distance between Swanage and Wells is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Swanage and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swanage to Wells is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Wells. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Poole, Upwey and Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Swanage and Wells. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Swanage and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station and Bath. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
More Bus, National Express and First Bristol run regular bus services between Swanage and Wells. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Wells. We recommend that you take the train to Upwey and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Swanage and Wells. The distance is around 119km (74 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 Swanage to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 154km (96 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | £10($12) | once daily | 170km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £21($25) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.