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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Shoreacres via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Reading West and arriving at Poole via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Reading to Sandbanks?

The distance between Reading and Sandbanks is 83 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sandbanks without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Reading to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sandbanks bus from?

Reading to Sandbanks bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Sandbanks train from?

Reading to Sandbanks train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Reading to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Reading to Sandbanks is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Reading to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Reading to Sandbanks bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Sandbanks train arrive?

Reading to Sandbanks train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Reading to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Sandbanks is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Reading to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50
2h 18m
£45–61
Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Sandbankscar 79.8 mi
1h 34m
£20–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50
3h 52m
£39–73
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 1m
£36–80

Reading to Sandbanks by train and bus

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.9 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Shoreacres via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, South Western Railway operates a train from Basingstoke to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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