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How to get fromAlum Bay to The Needlesby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Alum Bay to The Needles by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 7 bus, ferry, train

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    1. Take the bus from Needles Landmark Attraction to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    5h 20m
    £41–81

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Havanttrain train
    3. Take the train from Havant to Horshamtrain train
    5h 43m
    £48–92

  3. Ferry, line 86 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Main Post Office to Central Stationbus bus 86
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Horshamtrain train
    7h 5m
    £49–77

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  • Distance: 78.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Alum Bay, England and The Needles, England?

There is no direct connection from Alum Bay to The Needles. However, you can take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, take the line 9 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, then take the train to Horsham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Needles Landmark Attraction to Horsham via Bus Station, Yarmouth, Lymington, Lymington Pier, Brockenhurst, and Havant in around 5h 43m.

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