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How to get fromPoole to Shanklinby taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Shanklin by taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, ferry, line 3 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Poole to Lymingtontaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    3h 15m
    £126–156

  2. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poole to Brockenhursttrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 25m
    £26–47

  3. Train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 11m
    £40–76

  4. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 36m
    £34–59

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  • Distance: 54 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shanklin. However, you can take the taxi to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 11m.

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