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

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There are 2 ways to get from Maidstone to Sandown by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, Catamaran

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    1. Take the train from Maidstone East 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
    5h 28m
    £76–154

  2. Line 7 bus, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Placebus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    3. Take the train from Crawley to Frattontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 7m

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  • Distance: 136.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Sandown. However, you can take the train 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 Bower Place to The Heights via Royal Victoria Place, Bus Station, Crawley, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 7m.

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