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
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £17 for a 1h 33m 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 Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 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)
£162+
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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£29+
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Royal Pier
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£82+
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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 £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.26 and £21.67.