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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Shoreacres via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Poole via Castle Cary and Upwey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Exeter to Sandbanks?

The distance between Exeter and Sandbanks is 128 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Exeter to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sandbanks bus from?

Exeter to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Sandbanks train from?

Exeter to Sandbanks train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Exeter to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Exeter to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Exeter to Sandbanks train arrive?

Exeter to Sandbanks train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castle Cary station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sandbanks is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Exeter to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
5h 31m
£48–95
Drive 80.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Sandbankscar 80.2 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
6h 2m
£30–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bournemouth Stationbus G30
7h 7m
£24–38

Exeter to Sandbanks by train, foot, and bus

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5h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.3 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Shoreacres via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Shoreacres via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 7m.

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