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

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

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    1. Take the train from Oxford to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 35m
    £53–97

  2. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 4m
    £53–80

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  • Distance: 101.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, 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 train from Oxford to Sandown via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 4m.

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