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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shoreacres via Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Bournemouth via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Sandbanks?

The distance between Chelmsford and Sandbanks is 150 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus from?

Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Sandbanks train from?

Chelmsford to Sandbanks train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Sandbanks train arrive?

Chelmsford to Sandbanks train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Sandbanks is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chelmsford to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2649+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Chelmsford to Sandbanks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 27m
£55–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus Uk061
7h 17m
£24–46
Drive 142.2 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Sandbankscar 142.2 mi
3h 7m
£36–52
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
5h 30m
£77–135

Chelmsford to Sandbanks by train, subway, and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.4 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Shoreacres via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shoreacres via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 17m.

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