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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Shanklinby train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 54m
    £65–113

  2. Train, line 344 bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 23m
    £70–127

  3. Line 28 bus, train, subway, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basildon to Barkingtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Barking station to Wimbledon stationsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Wimbledon to Frattontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    7h 37m
    £75–113

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  • Distance: 126.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Shanklin via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Clapham Junction Station, Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 23m.

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