What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from Cardiff to Sandbanks?

The distance between Cardiff and Sandbanks is 151 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Sandbanks without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Sandbanks is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2215+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Cardiff to Sandbanks - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks by train, car, or bus

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 Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 20m
£47–127
Drive 114 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Sandbankscar 114 mi
2h 37m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
4h 46m
£48–58

Cardiff to Sandbanks by train and bus

105Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Sandbanks.

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Distance: 150.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Shoreacres via Southampton Central, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 20m.

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