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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Sandbanks is to bus via London which costs £29 - £60 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shoreacres via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Sandbanks?

The distance between Canterbury and Sandbanks is 192 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Canterbury to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Sandbanks bus from?

Canterbury to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Sandbanks train from?

Canterbury to Sandbanks train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Sandbanks is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Canterbury to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Canterbury to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Canterbury to Sandbanks train arrive?

Canterbury to Sandbanks train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Sandbanks is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Canterbury to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2715+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 40m
£86–192
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouthbus Uk061
8h 2m
£29–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
6h 50m
£37–84
Drive 161.9 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Sandbankscar 161.9 mi
2h 53m
£40–57
Train via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 52m
£79–173

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

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4h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.7 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Shoreacres via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Poole, and Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shoreacres via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 50m.

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