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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 11m
    £107–207

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach 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
    11h
    £67–111

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 53m
    £194–582

  4. Train, ferry via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 44m
    £121–230

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), 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 Plymouth Coach Station to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 11h.

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