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

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

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain train Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 46m
    £69–118

  2. Drive  100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cheltenham to Sandbankscar car 100.9 mi
    2h 18m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    5h 58m
    £34–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    5h 16m
    £64–124

  5. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Peters Church to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    5h 30m
    £51–84

Cheltenham to Sandbanks by train and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Shoreacres via Reading, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Shoreacres via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 58m.

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