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How to get fromShanklin to Bournemouthby train, ferry or bus

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There are 5 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
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    3h 31m
    £26–43

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Youth Centre to Bus Stationbus2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    4h 16m
    £20–29

  3. Ferry, line 18 bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Health Centrebus18
    3. Take the train from Cosham to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    3h 32m
    £29–50

  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bournemouth Stationbus206
    4h 21m
    £30–40

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Central Station - Do Not UsebusX5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    4h 35m

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 bus from Youth Centre to Bournemouth via Bus Station, Well Road, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, Central Station, and Southampton Central in around 4h 16m.

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