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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 58m
    £78–139

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to London Victoriabus bus 803
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 28m
    £55–81

  3. Train, Catamaran

    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 3m
    £74–136

Gloucester to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 153.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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 bus from Transport Hub to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 28m.

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