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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, Catamaran via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 54m
    £112–212

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    10h 45m
    £58–94

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 43m
    £111–228

  4. Train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 53m
    £129–206

  5. Train, Catamaran via Newport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 23m
    £125–232

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 29m
    £106–306

Chester to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest 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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head 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 45m.

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