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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 13m
    £55–108

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memorial Roundabout to Old Steinebus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 14m
    £39–59

  3. Bus, train, line 700 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus 700
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 32m
    £43–75

Eastbourne to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Brighton, take the train to Havant, 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 Cornfield Road to Shanklin via Brighton Station, Brighton, Chichester, Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 32m.

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