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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, Catamaran

    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 24m
    £51–104

  2. Bus, train, line 700 bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 50m
    £39–71

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 45m
    £56–83

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 81.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head 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, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 50m.

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