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How to get fromSouthampton Airport (SOU) to Sandownby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Sandown by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Esplanade to Sandowntrain train
    2h 45m
    £33–52

  2. Bus, ferry, line 8 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Southampton NOCSbus bus U1c
    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 / ...
    3h 1m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, ferry, line 8 bus via Clarence Pier

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    3h 33m
    £29–41

  4. Bus, ferry, line 8 bus via Hovertravel Stop

    1. Take the bus from Marlands to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    4h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Sandown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Sandown, Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Eastleigh, take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Ryde Esplanade, then take the train to Sandown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Terminal to The Heights via Southampton NOCS, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Co-op, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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