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
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandown in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Sandown takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 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 Glasgow and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Sandown, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Sandown to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Sandown takes 120 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Sandown

SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
BOHBournemouth

Airlines serving Sandown

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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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Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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The Clifton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£146+
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VILLA MENTONE HOTEL
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Wight
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Trouville Hotel by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£48+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£40+
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Hiring a car in Sandown

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.10.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.83 and £21.10.