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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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
    3h 13m
    £52–95

  2. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Marine Paradebus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Marine Parade to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 28m
    £40–65

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 72.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport 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 South Terminal Bus Station to Youth Centre via Marine Parade, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 28m.

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