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How to get fromWatford Junction to Shanklinby bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Watford Junction to Shanklin by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus bus Ra2
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 59m
    £41–76

  2. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra3
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 43m
    £38–53

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    5h 3m
    £60–109

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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Watford Junction to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, take the bus to Woking Railway Station Southside, walk to Woking, 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 Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford Junction to Shanklin via Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 3m.

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