There are 3 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 59m£85–125Drive 119.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbankscar 119.7 mi
2h 52m£30–42Bus
- Take the bus from McDonalds to Transport Museumbus X18
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 22m£42–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from McDonalds and arriving at Shoreacres via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Stratford-upon-Avon and arriving at Bournemouth via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Sandbanks is 169 miles. The road distance is 120.4 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks, including transfers.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from McDonalds station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leamington Spa station.
The best way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Shoreacres via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from McDonalds to Transport Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.
Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Sandbanks.
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