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How to get fromTotnes to Sandbanksby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Totnes to Readingtrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 45m
    £103–176

  2. Drive  103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Totnes to Sandbankscar car 103 mi
    2h 15m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X53 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Garagebus bus X53 / ...
    5. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 27m
    £42–79

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Totnes to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain train
    4. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain train
    7h 2m
    £60–117

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
    9h 21m
    £48–81

Totnes to Sandbanks by train and bus

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Totnes to Shoreacres via Reading, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opposite Royal Seven Stars Hotel to Shoreacres via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 9h 21m.

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