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How to get fromSalisbury to Shanklinby train, ferry, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    3h 10m
    £39–68

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Endless Street to Marlandsbus bus X7 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Marlands to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 59m
    £24–36

  3. Taxi, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Salisbury to Lymingtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    3h 14m
    £144–177

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  • Distance: 62.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Salisbury to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre.

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