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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, ferry

    best
    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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 45m
    £84–159

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 2m
    £71–125

  3. Train, ferry 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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 51m
    £85–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 153.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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 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 train from Gloucester to Youth Centre via Reading, Station North Interchange, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 2m.

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