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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 35m
    £118–204

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 58m
    £50–82

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 25m
    £77–119

Leicester to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, 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 Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 58m.

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