Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

When to visit Sandown

Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£43
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandown using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sandown takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 49m 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 Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandown using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Sandown takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Malvern Hotel and Bayshore Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandown

Most booked hotels in Sandown

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Somerton Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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VILLA MENTONE HOTEL
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£31+
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Calverts Hotel - Newport, Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£55+
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Ocean View Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Sandown

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.80.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.35 and £21.80.