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How to get fromShanklin to Maidstoneby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Shanklin to Maidstone by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Horsham

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Fratton to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 19m
    £95–176

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steinebus bus Vc3
    3. Take the bus from Royal Pavilion to Railway Stationbus bus 29 / ...
    8h 33m
    £41–62

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    6h 16m
    £57–117

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Maidstone Easttrain train
    5h 40m
    £71–155

  5. Ferry, train, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Fratton to Crawleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus bus 291
    4. Take the bus from War Memorial to Terrace Roadbus bus 7
    7h 16m

Shanklin to Maidstone by train, ferry, and taxi

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Maidstone. However, you can take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, take the taxi to Fratton, take the train to Horsham, take the train to London Victoria, then take the train to Maidstone East. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Maidstone East via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 16m.

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