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How to get fromSouthampton to Alum Bayby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Alum Bay by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 7 bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Needles Landmark Attractionbus bus 7
    2h 53m
    £21–38

  2. Line 86 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from WestQuay to Station Streetbus bus 86
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3h 55m
    £19–28

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  • Distance: 30.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Alum Bay, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Alum Bay. However, you can take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 7 bus to Needles Landmark Attraction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WestQuay to Needles Landmark Attraction via Station Street, Lymington Town, Lymington Pier, Lymington, Yarmouth, and Bus Station in around 3h 55m.

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