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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 46m
    £91–133

  2. Line 321 bus, bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 6m
    £33–57

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to London Victoriabus bus 807 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 53m
    £48–72

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  • Distance: 151.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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 Luton Station Interchange, Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 8h 6m.

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