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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, Catamaran via East Croydon

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    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 2m
    £65–142

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 8m
    £74–144

  3. Train, Catamaran

    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 19m
    £67–144

Dartford to Shanklin by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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, 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 Dartford to Youth Centre via Abbey Wood (London), Abbey Wood, Reading, Station North Interchange, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 8m.

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