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How to get fromShanklin to Freshwater Bayby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shanklin to Freshwater Bay 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 Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain train
    5h 39m
    £57–120

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Bournemouth Stationbus bus Vc1
    3. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Marks and Spencerbus bus 035
    7h 3m
    £40–67

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 9m

  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Youth Centre to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Weymouthtrain train
    6h 17m
    £41–83

Shanklin to Freshwater Bay by train, ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Shanklin, England and Freshwater Bay, Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Freshwater Bay. 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 Southampton Central, take the train to Weymouth, walk to King Street, take the line 1 bus to Reap Lane, then walk to Freshwater Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Freshwater Bay via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, The Hard Interchange, Central Station, Southampton Central, Weymouth, King Street, and Reap Lane in around 6h 9m.

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