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How to get fromBirmingham to Sandownby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Sandown by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 34m
    £104–162

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 49m
    £51–85

  3. Fly from Birmingham Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 14m
    £133–254

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 55m
    £136–287

Birmingham to Sandown by train and ferry

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Sandown, Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Winchester, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Sandown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 49m.

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