What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Shoreacres via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Sandbanks is 306 miles. The road distance is 230.8 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Sandbanks bus from?

Greater Manchester to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Sandbanks train from?

Greater Manchester to Sandbanks train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks is to train via London which takes 6h 9m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Sandbanks bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Sandbanks train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Sandbanks is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Greater Manchester to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2709+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Greater Manchester to Sandbanks - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
6h 9m
£117–233
Drive 229.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Sandbankscar 229.5 mi
4h 24m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
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
8h 32m
£58–142
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus
4h 24m
£91–208
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 9m
£145–205
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 15m
£80–298

Greater Manchester to Sandbanks by bus, train, subway, and foot

155Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.6 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Shoreacres via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Poole, and Bus Station in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Shoreacres via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 32m.

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