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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £19 - £29.

How far is it from Exeter to Sandbanks?

The distance between Exeter and Sandbanks is 149 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Exeter to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Can I drive from Exeter to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Sandbanks is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Exeter to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2256+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Exeter to Sandbanks - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Sandbanks 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 Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 50m
£65–159
Drive 80.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Sandbankscar 80.2 mi
1h 48m
£20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station Stop SA to Meeting House Lanebus X3
5h 25m
£45–95
Train via Castle Cary
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
2. Take the train from Castle Cary to Upweytrain
3. Take the train from Upwey to Pooletrain
5h 32m
£67–130
Train, bus via Bridport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Axminstertrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus X53 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
4. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
6h 9m

Exeter to Sandbanks by train and bus

96Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Sandbanks.

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Exeter Central to Shoreacres via Salisbury, Southampton Central, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 4h 50m.

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