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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, ferry

    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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 25m
    £99–181

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 7m
    £55–107

  3. Train, ferry 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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 39m
    £97–184

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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 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 Folkestone Central station to Youth Centre via Bus Station, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 7m.

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