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

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

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  1. Bus, Catamaran

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 40m
    £28–47

  2. Bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus bus Ra2
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 9m
    £39–73

  3. Train, Catamaran

    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 13m
    £73–126

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  • Distance: 79.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to St Georges Square, 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 Heathrow Terminal 2 to Shanklin via Woking Railway Station Southside, Woking, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 9m.

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