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

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

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  1. Train, line 50 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 34m
    £46–83

  2. Drive  72.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bristol to Sandbankscar car 72.4 mi
    1h 56m
    £18–26

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    3h 57m
    £31–48

Bristol to Sandbanks by train and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Shoreacres via Salisbury, Railway Station Stop SA, Meeting House Lane, Bournemouth Square, and St Peters Church in around 3h 57m.

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