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How to get fromSwansea to Rydeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Ryde by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 44m
    £83–169
  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to The Hard Interchangebus bus Cp1
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 37m
    £43–76
  3. Bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 15m
    £69–134

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What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Ryde, England?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Ryde. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Ryde Esplanade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Ryde Esplanade via Sophia Gardens, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 7h 37m.

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