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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    5h 15m
    £73–119

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus bus N15
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 51m
    £39–150

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus bus N15
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 55m
    £66–190

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  • Distance: 113.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Romford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Farringdon Without, walk to Farringdon, 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 Romford Station to Shanklin via Regent Street / St James's, Piccadilly Circus station, Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 51m.

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