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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Sands is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 47m.

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 to Sands. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Sands via Bus Station, Bus Station and St James' Place Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 National Express, 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 54m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Bath to Sands bus arrive?

Bath to Sands bus services, operated by National Express, 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 1924+ 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 54m
£52–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
6h 47m
£26–39
Drive 100.7 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Sands100.7 mi
2h 36m
£26–37
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 41m
£40–63

Bath to Sands by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 47mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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