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How to get fromBournemouth to Sandownby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Sandown by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 34m
    £41–71

  2. Line 82 bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Station Streetbus bus 82 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 17m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 44m
    £25–38

Bournemouth to Sandown by train and ferry

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 Bournemouth Station to The Heights via Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Co-op, and Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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