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

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There are 2 ways to get from Ipswich to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 58m
    £84–179

  2. Train, line 344 bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 29m
    £81–178

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 159.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 Ipswich to Shanklin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Clapham Junction Station, Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 29m.

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