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How to get fromManchester to Sandownby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Sandown by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 50m
    £74–258

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    9h 51m
    £34–82

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 29m
    £89–207

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 23m
    £53–205

  5. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 33m
    £104–218

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 47m
    £87–249

Manchester to Sandown by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Sandown. However, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, 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 bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 51m.

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