What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Shoreacres via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

The distance between Cambridge and Sandbanks is 174 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Sandbanks without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sandbanks bus from?

Cambridge to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Sandbanks train from?

Cambridge to Sandbanks train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Cambridge to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Cambridge to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Sandbanks train arrive?

Cambridge to Sandbanks train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Sandbanks is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cambridge to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2638+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Cambridge to Sandbanks - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 43m
£67–134
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk950
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
6h 24m
£23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
6h 8m
£30–49
Drive 161.1 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Sandbankscar 161.1 mi
2h 51m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Bridgetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 5m
£80–130

Cambridge to Sandbanks by train, foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Shoreacres via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Shoreacres via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 8m.

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