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How to get fromPoole to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 19m
    £43–76

  2. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 41m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 6m
    £34–58

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  • Distance: 72.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 Poole Seldown Coach Station to Youth Centre via Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Co-op, and Bus Station in around 4h 41m.

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