What is the cheapest way to get from Bath to Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Sands is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Sands?

The fastest way to get from Bath to Sands is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Sands. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sands via Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Bath to Sands?

The distance between Bath and Sands is 137 miles. The road distance is 101.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bath to Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Bath to Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Bath to Sands?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Bath to Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Sands bus from?

Bath to Sands bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Bath to Sands?

The best way to get from Bath to Sands is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Bath to Sands bus arrive?

Bath to Sands bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bath to Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Sands is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bath to Sands.

Where can I stay near Sands?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Sands.

Bath to Sands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Sands by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to BarnstapleExeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
3h 53m
£52–96
Drive 100.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Sands100.7 mi
2h 36m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationX39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 56m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardens21B
4h 47m
£40–63

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Sands, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Sands via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sands via Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 6h 56m.

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