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How to get fromShanklin to Portsmouth Harbourby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Shanklin to Portsmouth Harbour 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 11m
    £21–36

  2. 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 20m
    £26–33

  3. 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 31m
    £26–30

Shanklin to Portsmouth Harbour by train, ferry, and foot

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Shanklin to Portsmouth Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Portsmouth Harbour. 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, then walk to Portsmouth Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Portsmouth Harbour via Ryde Esplanade, Ryde Hoverport, and Southsea Hoverport in around 1h 20m.

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