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How to get fromShanklin to The Needlesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Shanklin to The Needles 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
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    2h 54m
    £45–86
  2. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, line 23 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 bus from Clarence Pier to Marine Paradebus bus Vc3
    4. Take the bus from Marine Parade to Larksfieldbus bus 23 / ...
    5h 15m

Shanklin to The Needles by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shanklin, England and The Needles, England?

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to The Needles. 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, then take the train to Horsham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Larksfield via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, and Marine Parade in around 5h 15m.

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