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How to get fromChester to Shanklinby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 45m
    £82–297

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    10h 20m
    £42–73

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 37m
    £98–226

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 59m
    £59–154

  5. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 12m
    £101–221

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 45m
    £97–288

Chester to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Chester 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, 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 20m.

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