The average bus between Edinburgh and Sandbanks takes 13h 33m and the fastest bus takes 12h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Sandbanks. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Sandbanks. The earliest departure is at 9:25 PM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Sandbanks at 1:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 13h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Sandbanks? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Sandbanks station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Sandbanks bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bournemouth Station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Sandbanks is 591.5 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Shoreacres via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 12h 32m.