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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £60 - £90 and takes 14h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Shoreacres via London Victoria and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bournemouth via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sandbanks?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sandbanks is 383 miles. The road distance is 433.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks without a car is to train via Reading which takes 8h 32m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus from?

Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sandbanks train from?

Edinburgh to Sandbanks train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can train via Reading, which costs £180 - £290 and takes 8h 32m, you could also bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sandbanks train arrive?

Edinburgh to Sandbanks train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sandbanks is 433 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2647+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Edinburgh to Sandbanks - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sandbanks by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
3h 23m
£58–190
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
8h 32m
£181–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn13 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
13h 19m
£64–97
Drive 430.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sandbankscar 430.8 mi
7h 56m
£107–154
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 56m
£100–218
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 7m
£61–222
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 55m
£84–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 31m
£92–244
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
8h 36m
£178–277
Train #2
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
10h 34m
£194–344
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus Uk061
14h 12m
£60–88

Edinburgh to Sandbanks by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 381 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Ryanair UK flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Shoreacres via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Reading, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 32m.

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