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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Sandown by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester 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
    5h 44m
    £108–161

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 4m
    £46–75

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 26m
    £125–272

  4. Bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 16m
    £82–132

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Leicester to Sandown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Sandown. 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, then take the train to Sandown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 4m.

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