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How to get fromWaterloo Station to Shanklinby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    3h 23m
    £29–61
  2. Train, ferry via Victoria Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    4h 41m
    £24–82
  3. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 32m
    £29–56

Waterloo Station to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Youth Centre via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 32m.

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