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

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There are 2 ways to get from Brighton to Sandown by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain train Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    3h 23m
    £40–63

  2. Train, line 700 bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus 700
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 4m
    £32–53

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  • Distance: 56.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

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

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