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

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  1. Train, ferry via East Croydon

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    4h 54m
    £69–133

  2. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dartford to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    6h 3m
    £49–87

  3. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 55m
    £72–123

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dartford to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 10m
    £70–136

Dartford to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Dartford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, 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 Lowfield Street to Youth Centre via Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley, Bromley South, Bromley South Station, East Croydon Rail Station, East Croydon, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 4h 55m.

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