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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chichester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Sandowntrain train
    2h 24m
    £28–40

  2. Line 700 bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to The Hard Interchangebus bus 700
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 1m
    £20–31

  3. Line 700 bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to City Shops Southbus bus 700
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    3h
    £28–34

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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chichester to Sandown. However, you can 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 Cathedral to The Heights via City Shops South, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h.

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