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There are 3 ways to get from Sandbanks to Bristol by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 50 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3h 46m
    £49–95

  2. Drive 72.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandbanks to Bristolcar car 72.8 mi
    1h 55m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4h 17m
    £32–54

Sandbanks to Bristol by bus and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandbanks to Bristol. However, you can take the line 50 bus to Bournemouth Station, walk to Bournemouth, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bristol Temple Meads. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Bristol Temple Meads via St Peters Church, Bournemouth Square, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, and Salisbury in around 4h 17m.

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