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How to get fromBournemouth to Sandsby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Sands by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 37m
    £128–248

  2. Drive 121.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Sandscar car 121.3 mi
    2h 54m
    £30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    10h 1m
    £49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 39m
    £83–204

  5. Bus, train, line 31 bus

    1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Meeting House Lanebus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Railway Station Stop SAbus bus X3
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to St James' Place Gardensbus bus 21B
    6. Take the bus from St James' Place Gardens to Sandsbus bus 31
    9h 6m

Bournemouth to Sands by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sands via Southampton Central, Westbury (Wilts), Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 10h 1m.

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