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Getting to Wells-next-the-Sea Post Office

Bus routes and nearby parking: everything you need to plan your visit to Station Road, Wells-next-the-Sea.

Bus & transport connections

Wells is served by three bus routes along the North Norfolk coast, linking it with King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Holkham, Fakenham, Cromer, Sheringham, Blakeney, Cley and Holt.

Key bus routes serving Wells

HunstantonKing's LynnHolkhamFakenhamBlakeneyCleySheringhamCromerBinhamHolt3636CH146WELLSNR23 1AA
  • 36 Coastliner · King's Lynn · Hunstanton · Holkham · Wells · Fakenham
  • CH1 Coasthopper · Cromer · Sheringham · Cley · Blakeney · Wells
  • 46 Holt · Binham · Wells

Key routes

36Lynx Coastliner 36King's Lynn – Hunstanton – Holkham – Wells – Fakenham

The Coastliner 36 links Wells with the West Norfolk coast, King's Lynn and Fakenham, with Holkham on the way.

Holkham

  • Holkham Hall and estate
  • Holkham beach and the north Norfolk coast

Hunstanton

  • Seafront attractions and leisure facilities
  • Additional transport connections

King's Lynn

  • National rail connections
  • Shopping centres and Queen Elizabeth Hospital
  • Employment and education facilities

Fakenham

  • Market town with shops, supermarkets and services
  • Onward bus connections to Norwich
CH1Sanders Coasthopper CH1Cromer – Sheringham – Cley – Blakeney – Wells

The Coasthopper runs along the North Norfolk coast road, connecting Wells with Blakeney, Cley, Sheringham and Cromer.

Blakeney

  • Quay, seal trips and coastal walks

Cley

  • Nature reserve, windmill and deli

Sheringham

  • Seafront and town centre shops
  • North Norfolk Railway and Bittern Line rail connections

Cromer

  • Pier, beach and seafront
  • Rail connections to Norwich
46Sanders service 46Holt – Binham – Wells

Sanders service 46 connects Wells with Binham, Holt and the villages in between.

Binham

  • Binham Priory and nearby villages

Holt

  • Georgian market town with independent shops
  • Onward connections around North Norfolk
Where are you travelling from?

Getting to Wells by bus

From King's Lynn, Hunstanton, Holkham or Fakenham, take the Lynx Coastliner 36.

From Cromer, Sheringham, Blakeney or Cley, take the Sanders Coasthopper CH1.

From Holt, Binham or nearby villages, take Sanders service 46.

Plan your journey

Live timetables

Bus routes and frequencies can change seasonally. Check with a live journey planner for the most up-to-date service information before you travel.

Nearby car parks

There are a number of public car parks in Wells, all within reach of the Post Office on Station Road. On-street parking is also available in parts of the town, subject to local restrictions.

Town centre

Freeman Street Car Park

A public car park close to the centre of Wells, convenient for a quick visit to the Post Office on Station Road.

Near the quay

Polka Road Car Park

Public parking on the edge of the town centre, handy if you are combining a visit with a walk around the quay and shops.

At the beach

Beach Road Car Park

A larger car park at the beach end of Wells. A good choice for longer stays if you are visiting the beach and pinewoods as well.

Car park availability and charges may vary, and Wells is busy in the summer and at weekends. We recommend checking signage on arrival.