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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 18 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Health Centrebus bus 18
    3. Take the train from Cosham to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    3h 38m
    £50–92

  2. Line 3 bus, line 7 bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Youth Centre to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Lymington Pier to Brockenhursttrain train
    5. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Pooletrain train
    4h 24m
    £29–53

  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 Seldown Coach Stationbus bus Vc1
    4h 5m
    £34–53

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    3h 47m
    £45–95

  5. 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 Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    4h 17m

Shanklin to Poole by train and ferry

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 Esplanade, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Clarence Pier, take the line 18 bus to Health Centre, walk to Cosham, take the train to Southampton Central, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, and Clarence Pier in around 4h 5m.

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