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

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

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  1. Catamaran, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Maidstone Easttrain train
    4h 40m
    £65–126

  2. Catamaran, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus bus 814
    8h 2m
    £33–60

  3. Catamaran, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry 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 29m
    £50–91

  4. Catamaran, train, bus, line 7 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Crawleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Way to Railway Stationbus bus 291
    4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Terrace Roadbus bus 7 / ...
    7h 28m

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  • Distance: 124.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to London Bridge station, walk to London Bridge, 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 Terminal, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 29m.

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