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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sandbanks is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Shoreacres via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Chester to Sandbanks?

The distance between Chester and Sandbanks is 297 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Sandbanks without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Chester to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sandbanks bus from?

Chester to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sandbanks train from?

Chester to Sandbanks train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Chester to Sandbanks is to train via London which takes 6h 8m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Chester to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Chester to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Sandbanks train arrive?

Chester to Sandbanks train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Sandbanks is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chester to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2640+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Chester to Sandbanks - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Sandbanks by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 8m
£100–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
9h 47m
£46–78
Drive 212.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Sandbankscar 212.1 mi
4h 34m
£53–76
Fly, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
8h 2m
£108–242
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 2m
£103–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 51m
£104–162

Chester to Sandbanks by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 295.2 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Shoreacres via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Shoreacres via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 47m.

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