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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Castle Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    6h 1m
    £80–156

  2. Drive 123 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Sandbankscar car 123 mi
    2h 30m
    £30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 31m
    £65–120

  4. Train, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bournemouth Squarebus bus X3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Shoreacresbus bus 50
    6h 9m
    £67–138

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 30m
    £61–141

Plymouth to Sandbanks by train, foot, and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 177.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Shoreacres via Castle Cary, Upwey, Poole, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Shoreacres via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 30m.

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