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How to get fromShanklin to Eastbourneby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Havant to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain train
    4h 1m
    £52–83

  2. Ferry, line 700 bus, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus bus 12X / ...
    5h 5m
    £42–62

  3. Line 3 bus, ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus bus 12X / ...
    5h 40m
    £53–72

Shanklin to Eastbourne by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Eastbourne. However, you can take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Havant, take the train to Brighton, then take the train to Eastbourne. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Cornfield Road via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, The Hard Interchange, Bus Station, Chichester, Brighton, and Brighton Station in around 5h 5m.

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