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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Sandown is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Sandown is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Reading to Sandown?

The distance between Reading and Sandown is 80 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Sandown without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Reading to Sandown, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandown?

There are 922+ hotels available in Sandown.

Reading to Sandown - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and line 3 bus

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

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus Vc5
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
3h 28m
£38–57
Train, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to The Heightsbus 2 / ...
3h 48m
£51–89

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Reading to Sandown.

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Distance: 79.3 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Sandown. However, you can take the bus to Clarence Pier, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to The Heights. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to The Heights via Basingstoke, Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 48m.

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