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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 22m
    £74–116

  2. Line 99 bus, bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus bus 99 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Frattontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 19m
    £59–82

  3. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 21m

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  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Hastings to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, 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 Pier to The Heights via Gildredge Road, Brighton Station, Brighton, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 19m.

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