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How to get fromPortsmouth to Compton Bayby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Compton Bay by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Catamaran, line 9 bus, line 12 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Compton Farmbus bus 12
    2h 54m
    £16–30

  2. Catamaran, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Ryde Esplanade to Compton Baytaxi taxi
    1h 21m
    £93–124

  3. Ferry, line 12 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Compton Farmbus bus 12
    3h 22m
    £17–40

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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Compton Bay, England?

There is no direct connection from Portsmouth to Compton Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Transport Interchange, take the line 9 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 12 bus to Compton Farm. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, take the train to Ryde Esplanade, then take the taxi to Compton Bay.

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