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

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There are 3 ways to get from Shanklin to Poole by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    4h 15m
    £43–76

  2. Line 2 bus, ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus bus
    4h 45m
    £26–36

  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 Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    4h 25m
    £33–58

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  • Distance: 72.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Poole. 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 Poole. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Poole via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, Central Station, and Southampton Central in around 4h 25m.

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