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How to get fromBath to Sandbanksby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bath to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    3h 21m
    £41–75

  2. Drive  60.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bath to Sandbankscar car 60.4 mi
    1h 33m
    £15–22

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    3h 44m
    £26–40

Bath to Sandbanks by train and bus

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?

There is no direct connection from Bath to Sandbanks. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Bournemouth, walk to Bournemouth Station, then take the line 50 bus to Shoreacres. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bath Spa to Shoreacres via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 3h 44m.

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