What is the cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

The cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

The fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Sutton Coldfield and Sandbanks?

No, there is no direct bus from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks. However, there are services departing from Good Hope Hospital and arriving at Shoreacres via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Sandbanks is 189 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.

How do I travel from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks without a car?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £30 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks bus from?

Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Train or bus from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks bus arrive?

Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks?

Yes, the driving distance between Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks.

Where can I stay near Sandbanks?

There are 2172+ hotels available in Sandbanks.

Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 24m
£31–160
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth StationUk061
6h 42m
£19–62
Drive 150.4 mi
1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks150.4 mi
3h 35m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Station160
7h 39m
£22–75

Sutton Coldfield to Sandbanks by train and bus

102Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 188.2 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £24–150 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Good Hope Hospital to Shoreacres via The Square Peg, Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 42m.

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