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

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There are 4 ways to get from Watford Junction to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Woking

    best
    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 28m
    £58–123

  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 18m
    £41–69

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 45m
    £46–93

  4. 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
    4h 46m
    £60–139

Watford Junction to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 101 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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 train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Woking, 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 bus from Watford Junction station to Shanklin via Heathrow Terminal 2, Woking Railway Station Southside, Woking, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 45m.

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