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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 5m
    £52–104

  2. Bus, train, line 700 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus 700
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 24m
    £41–71

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 58m
    £54–81

Eastbourne to Sandown by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Brighton, take the train to Havant, 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 Cornfield Road to Sandown via Brighton Station, Brighton, Chichester, Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 24m.

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