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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chichester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    2h 16m
    £30–53

  2. Line 700 bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to The Hard Interchangebus bus 700
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    2h 55m
    £24–39

  3. Line 700 bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cathedral to University Housebus bus 700
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    2h 45m
    £27–31

Chichester to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Chichester to Shanklin. However, you can 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 Cathedral to Youth Centre via University House, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 2h 45m.

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