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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Sandbanks is to bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Shoreacres via Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Southampton to Sandbanks?

The distance between Southampton and Sandbanks is 36 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Sandbanks without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 31m and costs £14 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Southampton to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Sandbanks bus from?

Southampton to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Southampton to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Sandbanks is 36 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Southampton to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2505+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50
1h 31m
£15–29
Drive 35.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Sandbankscar 35.8 mi
51 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to Sandbankstaxi 35.8 mi
51 min
£160–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Shoreacresbus 50
1h 47m
£9–16

Southampton to Sandbanks by train and bus

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.3 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Shoreacres via Bournemouth Station in around 1h 47m.

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