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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    4h 45m
    £173–223

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    4h 58m
    £71–148

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  • Distance: 109.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Romford to Shanklin. However, you can take the taxi to London Victoria, take the bus to Clarence Pier, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Romford to Shanklin via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, East Croydon, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 58m.

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