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How to get fromShanklin to Brightonby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Headtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Havant to Brightontrain train
    3h 7m
    £29–45
  2. Catamaran, line 700 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain train
    3h 50m
    £24–36
  3. 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 Clarence Pier to Old Steinebus bus Vc3
    4h 40m
    £34–42
  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Brightontrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Brighton
    3h 44m
    £33–43

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Brighton. However, you can take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Havant, then take the train to Brighton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Brighton via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Bus Station, and Chichester in around 3h 50m.

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