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How to get fromShanklin to Bournemouthby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Headtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3h 23m
    £26–45

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus via Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Youth Centre to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Station Street to Westover Roadbus bus X1 / ...
    5h 30m
    £25–36

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 206
    3h 59m
    £29–39

  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 206
    4h 19m
    £34–45

Shanklin to Bournemouth by train and ferry

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Bournemouth. However, you can take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Bournemouth Station via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and The Hard Interchange in around 3h 59m.

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