What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sandown?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sandown is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £95 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sandown?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sandown is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Manchester to Sandown?

The distance between Manchester and Sandown is 255 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sandown without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sandown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 12m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sandown?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Manchester to Sandown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandown?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Sandown.

Manchester to Sandown - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Sandown by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
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 12m
£140–212
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus 030 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
9h 24m
£57–94
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - 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 23m
£97–211
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 29m
£133–244
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6h 40m
£85–269

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Sandown.

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

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 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to The Heights via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 24m.

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