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 April
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in April
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by LNER. The train journey from Sandown to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandown using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by LNER. The train journey from Sandown to Manchester takes 2h 23m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 50m 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 Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandown using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 209 km and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 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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The Belmont
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Sandhill
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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VILLA MENTONE HOTEL
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Sandown

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.95 and £21.27.