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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc1
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    3h 9m
    £34–52

  2. Line 82 bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Square to Station Streetbus bus 82 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 1m
    £22–32

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    3h 42m
    £43–86

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 7m

Bournemouth to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Clarence Pier, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 42m.

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