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How to get fromPortsmouth Harbour to Sandownby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    2. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Sandowntrain train Ryde Pier Head - Shanklin
    1h 13m
    £21–33

  2. Ferry, train via Southsea Hoverport

    1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the train from Ryde Esplanade to Sandowntrain train Ryde Pier Head - Shanklin
    1h 21m
    £24–30

  3. Ferry, line 8 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    1h 57m
    £26–31

Portsmouth Harbour to Sandown by foot, ferry, and train

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Sandown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth Harbour to Sandown. However, you can 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 vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Sandown via Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Ryde Esplanade in around 1h 21m.

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