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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
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sandown to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 160 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 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Sandown to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 31m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandown, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Sandown takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Royal Pier
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£84+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£27+
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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 £16.39 and £21.85.

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 £16.39 and £21.85.

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