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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via London

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    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 17m
    £70–152

  2. Train, line 344 bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 47m
    £72–150

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 58m
    £77–136

Chelmsford to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Chelmsford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 train from Chelmsford to Shanklin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Clapham Junction Station, Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 47m.

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