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How to get fromDover to Sandown Castleby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 4m
    £103–168

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h
    £49–71

  3. Train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 37m
    £91–162

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  • Distance: 177.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Sandown Castle. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, 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, take the train to Sandown, then walk to Sandown Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Sandown Castle via Bus Station, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, Transport Interchange, and Fort Mews in around 9h.

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