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

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

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  1. Ferry, train via London

    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 London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    4h 48m
    £68–126

  2. Catamaran, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St Georges Square to London Victoriabus bus 810
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    7h 44m
    £40–68

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 31m
    £77–135

Shanklin to Maidstone by train, ferry, and subway

Calendar138Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Maidstone. 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 London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to London Bridge station, walk to London Bridge, then take the train to Maidstone East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to King Street via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Portsmouth, St Georges Square, and London Victoria in around 7h 44m.

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