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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 London Euston

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    4h 24m
    £54–117

  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 54m
    £39–53

  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
    £59–108

  4. Bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus bus Ra2
    2. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 5m
    £39–71

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  • Distance: 106.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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 London Euston, walk to Euston 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 bus from Watford Junction station to Youth Centre via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 54m.

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