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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    best
    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 / ...
    5h 21m
    £66–108

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 12m
    £40–68

  3. 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 25m
    £66–112

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  • Distance: 109.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Dartford to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Railway Station Azalea Drive, walk to Swanley, take the train to Bromley South, walk to Bromley South Station, take the bus to East Croydon Rail Station, walk to East Croydon, take the train to Fratton, take the taxi 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 Dartford to Shanklin via London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 25m.

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