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How to get fromPoole to Saunton Sandsby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Saunton Sands by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain
    2. Take the train from Upwey to Castle Carytrain
    3. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6h 53m
    £97–139

  2. Drive 115 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Poole to Saunton Sandscar115 mi
    2h 45m
    £29–42

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
    2. Take the bus from Weymouth station to Bus StationbusX53
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail StationbusX53 / ...
    4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to George Innbus21B
    7h 8m

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Poole station to Crown HotelbusX8
    2. Take the bus from Crown Hotel to Car ParkbusCr4
    3. Take the bus from Car Park to Addison TerracebusCr3
    4. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Exeter St Davidstrain
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to George Innbus21B
    7. Take the taxi from George Inn to Saunton Sandstaxi
    7h

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationbusUk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Pottery Lanebus502
    9h 40m
    £67–114

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Poole, England and Saunton Sands, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Saunton Sands via Upwey, Castle Cary, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Saunton Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Pottery Lane in around 9h 40m.

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