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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, 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 Havant to Brightontrain
    3h 4m
    £28–45
  2. Ferry, line 700 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Stationbus700
    3. Take the train from Chichester to Brightontrain
    3h 50m
    £26–40
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea HoverportferryIOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to BrightontrainPortsmouth Harbour - Brighton
    3h 46m
    £39–58
  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, train

    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 Portsmouth Southsea Hoverport to Portsmouth & Southseabus
    4. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain
    4h 54m
    £41–61

Shanklin to Brighton by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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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 Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, 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 Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, The Hard Interchange, Bus Station, and Chichester in around 3h 50m.

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