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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 1 bus, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Heightsbus bus 2 / ...
    2h 20m
    £20–28

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 28m
    £18–34

  3. Train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Sandowntrain train
    2h 31m
    £25–53

Southampton to Sandown by ferry and bus

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Sandown. However, you can take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 2 bus to The Heights. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Sandown via Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 2h 31m.

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