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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbanks to Exeter is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandbanks to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct train between Sandbanks and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Sandbanks to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Exeter Central via Southampton Central and Salisbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Sandbanks to Exeter?

The distance between Sandbanks and Exeter is 149 miles. The road distance is 80.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandbanks to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Sandbanks to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandbanks to Exeter train from?

Sandbanks to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Sandbanks to Exeter train arrive?

Sandbanks to Exeter train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Sandbanks to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbanks to Exeter is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Sandbanks to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Exeter.

Sandbanks to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 45m
£52–115
Drive 80 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandbanks to Exetercar 80 mi
1h 49m
£20–29
Train, bus via Bournemouth
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 39m
£30–59
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 32m
£48–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus X53 / ...
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 44A
6h 36m
£21–38

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Distance: 148.3 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Motor Yacht Club to Exeter Central via Bournemouth Station, Bournemouth, Southampton Central, and Salisbury in around 4h 45m.

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