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 36 km from Sandown. The shortest domestic flight to Sandown departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Sandown Lake, Iow is the busiest station in Sandown. Another popular train station is Sandown Brading, Iow, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 km from Sandown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Sandown takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Sandown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 36 km from Sandown. The shortest domestic flight to Sandown departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Sandown to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 42m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Sandown Lake, Iow is the busiest station in Sandown. Another popular train station is Sandown Brading, Iow, located 2.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandown is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 118 km from Sandown. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Sandown takes 185 km and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandown

Most booked hotels in Sandown

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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Royal Pier
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£56+
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Burlington Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£68+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Sandown

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55. 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, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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