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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbanks to Cardiff is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandbanks to Cardiff is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sandbanks and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandbanks to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Royal Motor Yacht Club and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Sandbanks and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Sandbanks to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cardiff Central via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Sandbanks to Cardiff?

The distance between Sandbanks and Cardiff is 193 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandbanks to Cardiff without a car is to train via Reading which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Sandbanks to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandbanks to Cardiff bus from?

Sandbanks to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Sandbanks to Cardiff train from?

Sandbanks to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Sandbanks to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Sandbanks to Cardiff is to train via Reading which takes 4h 58m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Sandbanks to Cardiff bus arrive?

Sandbanks to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sandbanks to Cardiff train arrive?

Sandbanks to Cardiff train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Sandbanks to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbanks to Cardiff is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Sandbanks to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1709+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Sandbanks to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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Train via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 58m
£88–158
Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandbanks to Cardiffcar 111.8 mi
2h 43m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201 / ...
6h 34m
£45–113
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 58m
£67–138
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to St Peters Churchbus 50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Meeting House Lanebus X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus X3
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 21m
£49–89

Sandbanks to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Cardiff Central via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, and Reading in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Sophia Gardens via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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