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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 11m
    £43–75

  2. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    5h 1m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Poole 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
    4h 34m
    £33–57

Poole to Sandown by train and ferry

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 train from Poole to Sandown via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 34m.

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