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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sandown by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 36m
    £193–311

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane plane EDI - BOH
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 32m
    £70–242

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    13h 52m
    £81–133

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 41m
    £104–252

  5. Train, Catamaran via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    11h 28m
    £290–434

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 51m
    £94–220

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 24m
    £98–316

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 14m
    £102–238

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain train
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 4m
    £110–286

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 6m
    £75–253

Edinburgh to Sandown by bus and ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 490.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Sandown. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Sandown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The Heights via London Victoria, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 13h 52m.

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