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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, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 21m
    £118–325

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    10h 14m
    £51–73

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m
    £87–281

  4. Train, Catamaran via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 35m
    £138–232

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 39m
    £91–209

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 42m
    £132–311

Manchester to Sandown by bus and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest 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 Winchester, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Sandown. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 14m.

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