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How to get fromLondon to The Solentby train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from London to The Solent by train, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, Catamaran, travel

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    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    2h 41m

  2. Bus, Catamaran, travel

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 55m

  3. Train, Catamaran, travel via London Victoria

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Walk from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to The Solentunknown unknown
    3h 13m

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Map of how to get from London to The Solent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between London, England and The Solent, England?

There is no direct connection from London to The Solent. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, then travel to The Solent. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to The Solent via St Georges Square, Portsmouth, and Ryde Pier Head Terminal in around 3h 55m.

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