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

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

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    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 52m
    £79–150

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 53m
    £79–133

  3. Train, Catamaran via Trowbridge

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Trowbridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Trowbridge to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    £80–150

Gloucester to Shanklin by bus, train, taxi, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Youth Centre via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bath Spa, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 53m.

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