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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Sandown is to bus and ferry which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Sandown is to train and ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs £26 - £55.

How far is it from Poole to Sandown?

The distance between Poole and Sandown is 71 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Sandown without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Poole to Sandown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandown?

There are 2001+ hotels available in Sandown.

Poole to Sandown - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Sandown by train, ferry, or bus

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 Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
3h 48m
£27–53
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The George to Bournemouth Station17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchange206
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 8m
£25–37
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 17m
Bus, ferry via Southampton
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to Victoria ParkX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
4h 23m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Sandown. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 Poole to Sandown via Southampton Central, Central Station - Do Not Use, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 17m.

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