Area
What's nearby:
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Nearest travel links
| Airport | Sandown |
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| Ferry | Ryde 12.00 km |
| Train station | Sandown 750 m |
| Car | Car not necessary |
How to get there
Three Car Ferries run to the Island. Wightlink runs two routes - Portsmouth to Ryde or Lymington to Yarmouth. Red Funnel runs one route from Southampton to Cowes. The Car Ferries take foot passengers and there are a further 2 passenger only routes, Wightlink from Portsmouth to Ryde and a Hydrofoil service from Southampton to Cowes. Ryde is the nearest port to Sandown, linked by road, train and bus. Yarmouth and Cowes are linked to Sandown by road and bus. Sudbury is an 8 minute walk from Sandown station and 1 minute from buses. Sandown airport has a direct link with London City Airport.
Activities near Sandown
| Sports | Golf course on site or within 15 min walk, Tennis in town, Water sports, Horse riding, Fishing |
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| Great for | Walking trips, Rural or countryside trips, Beach or lakeside relaxation, Cycling trips |
Getting around
The Island has a train line that runs from Ryde to Shanklin via Sandown and Sudbury is an 8 minute walk from the train station. For other parts of the Island, local buses are available with the bus stop a couple of minutes away. There are several Car Hire companies. Two cars can fit on the grass area at the top of Sudbury's driveway but turning is tight. Guests can also park along the driveway itself if preferred.