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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Sands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 34m
    £124–216

  2. Drive  121.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Sandscar car 121.3 mi
    2h 56m
    £30–44

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    10h 7m
    £60–115

  4. Bus, train, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus 21B
    6. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus 31
    9h 28m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 13m
    £48–84

Bournemouth to Sands by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Sands, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sands via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 10h 13m.

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