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How to get fromFolkestone to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 39m
    £96–162

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 51m
    £42–74

  3. Train, Catamaran via Ashford International

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 51m
    £95–163

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, 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 Bouverie Road West to Youth Centre via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, St Georges Square, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 51m.

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