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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Headtrain train Shanklin - Ryde Pier Head
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    1h 7m
    £22–30

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    1h 46m
    £25–28

  3. Train, ferry via Southsea Hoverport

    1. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Esplanadetrain train Shanklin - Ryde Pier Head
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    1h 22m
    £27–29

Shanklin to Portsmouth by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Portsmouth. However, you can take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Southsea Hoverport via Transport Interchange and Ryde Hoverport in around 1h 46m.

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