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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Bournemouth is to bus via Manston which costs £12 - £18 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Liberty and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Cenotaph and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Wells and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Wells to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Bournemouth via Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Wells to Bournemouth?

The distance between Wells and Bournemouth is 82 miles. The road distance is 58.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Wells to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Bournemouth bus from?

Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Wells to Bournemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Wells to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Wells to Bournemouth is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Wells to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Wells to Bournemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wells to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Bournemouth is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Wells to Bournemouth.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2625+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Wells to Bournemouth - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouthtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 50m
£86–124
Bus via Manston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Car Parkbus Cr4
3. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus Cr4
4. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus X8
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Terrace Roadbus m1 / ...
6h 5m
£13–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
4h 39m
£14–23
Drive 58.1 mi
1. Drive from Wells to Bournemouthcar 58.1 mi
1h 38m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus Sf3
2. Take the train from Warminster to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
3h 17m
Bus, train via Salisbury
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4h 51m
£26–44

Wells to Bournemouth by bus

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to Bournemouth via Castle Cary and Upwey in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Station twice a week. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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