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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Sandown to Portsmouth
Showing times and prices for Jun 30
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
17 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Sandown to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sandown to Portsmouth will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Fast ferries
Of the 1 ferries that leave Sandown for Portsmouth on Tue, Jun 30, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct ferries cover the 17 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:58 AM1h09Sandown9:07 AMPortsmouth$411One-way0 transfers
- 7:58 AM1h09Sandown9:07 AMPortsmouth$411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and ferry for Sandown to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandown to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a ferry costs an average of $40.
Distance: 9 nautical miles (17 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$41 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Sandown to Portsmouth is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options from Sandown to Portsmouth:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth costing on average $41 (€33).
The fastest way to travel from Sandown to Portsmouth is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Ferry takes on average 1h 9m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sandown and Portsmouth including taking a train and ferry.
Sandown to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 1h09 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:47PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:32PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:58AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 1h09 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:52PM | Arrival Time 09:14PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Sandown to Portsmouth ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Sandown to Portsmouth ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:58 AM Sandown | 1h09 | 9:07 AM Portsmouth | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth
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Ferries from Sandown to Portsmouth run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by train.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 03:00, the last at 23:10. The fastest ferry covers the 9 nautical miles (17 km) distance in 1h 9m. There are 18 sailings per week.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $34 (€28)
Distance 9 nautical miles (17 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Ferries per day 11 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 18 |
Fastest ferry 1h 9m |
First ferry 3:00 AM |
Last ferry 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $34 (€28)
Complete guide to Portsmouth
Things to do in Portsmouth
Discover the best of Portsmouth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Portsmouth trip today.
- Must visit
The National Museum of the Royal Navy
Major naval museum covering the history of the Royal Navy, with galleries and access linked to Historic Dockyard attractions.
- Recommended
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery
City museum with local history, art collections and displays on Portsmouth’s literary, social and sporting heritage.
- Must visit
Old Portsmouth
Atmospheric historic quarter with cobbled lanes, sea walls, traditional pubs, harbour views and many of the city’s oldest sites.
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Southsea Seafront
Long promenade popular for walking, sea views, beach atmosphere, piers, gardens and classic Portsmouth coastal scenery.
- Must visit
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Waterside heritage area linking major naval attractions, harbour scenery and one of the city’s most important visitor zones.
Fish And Chips
Classic battered white fish with chips, closely tied to Portsmouth’s seaside and naval character and still a local staple.
- Gluten-free
Portsmouth Native Oysters
Oysters from the Solent area, valued for their briny flavor and long connection to the Hampshire coast and local seafood trade.
- Gluten-free
Crab
Fresh crab from the south coast, often served simply dressed or in sandwiches, reflecting Portsmouth’s strong seafood tradition.
Abarbistro
Well-regarded independent bistro in Old Portsmouth serving modern British and seafood dishes in a relaxed setting.
The Still & West
Historic harbourside pub near Old Portsmouth, known for seafood, classic British dishes, and views over the water.
Brasserie Blanc Portsmouth
Established waterfront brasserie at Gunwharf Quays offering French classics, seafood, and a polished but accessible atmosphere.
Pound Sterling
Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and chains are manageable, but hotels and waterfront dining cost more.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- GBP 8-12 for takeaway or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- GBP 15-30 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- GBP 50+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- GBP 3-4 for a regular cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is sometimes included, especially in restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for counter service or pubs.
First Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- GBP 2.00
- Day pass
- GBP 4.50
To the city center
Portsmouth International Port, Portsmouth -> Portsmouth Harbour Station, Portsmouth
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Tap-on with contactless card is available on First Bus services, and adult single fares are capped at GBP 2.00 on participating routes.
- For rail and ferry connections, Portsmouth Harbour is the main central station and interchange for the city.
FAQs: Ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sandown to Portsmouth by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from Sandown to Portsmouth can start from as little as $40 (€33) when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Sandown to Portsmouth is $41 (€33) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth is 1h 9m to travel the 10 miles (17 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth leaves at 3:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth leaves at 11:10 PM.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Sandown to Portsmouth.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Sandown to Portsmouth.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Sandown to Portsmouth is possible with with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need book your travel to the departure port check our trains, buses and flight options on Omio.
A day trip to Portsmouth from Sandown is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 9m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Sandown to Portsmouth is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Sandown and Portsmouth including taking a train and ferry.
Since neither Sandown nor Portsmouth are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Portsmouth, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and unofficial street vendors selling counterfeit goods. It is advisable to use licensed taxis, keep personal belongings secure, and remain vigilant when approached by strangers offering unsolicited services or deals.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular ports from Sandown to Portsmouth
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Portsmouth Harbour
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Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)
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