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

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    3h 52m
    £39–81

  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 to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 47m
    £22–32

  3. Train, bus, Catamaran

    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 22m
    £32–61

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 66.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 22m.

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