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How to get fromBedford to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Bedford to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 31m
    £89–176

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus A2
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 56m
    £49–88

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Airport Bus Stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 16m
    £74–142

Bedford to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Bedford, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Bedford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to East Croydon, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to Shanklin via Airport Bus Station, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 7h 16m.

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