Sandown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sandown
With a population of 20,155, Sandown is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Sandown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Sandown
When to visit Sandown
How to Get to Sandown
Plane
Although Sandown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 22 miles from Sandown. The shortest domestic flight to Sandown departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Sandown to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £30 for a 1h 34m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Sandown Lake, Iow is the busiest station in Sandown. Another popular train station is Sandown Brading, Iow, located 1.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Sandown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 73 miles from Sandown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Sandown takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Sandown
Where to stay in Sandown
Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £105 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sandown
Most booked hotels in Sandown
Hiring a car in Sandown
Expect to pay £1.46 per litre in Sandown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Sandown is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.