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

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There are 5 ways to get from Heathrow to Shanklin by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, Catamaran

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 40m
    £28–47

  2. Line 446 bus, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 4 to Woking stationbus bus 446
    2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 29m
    £40–74

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus bus Ra2
    2. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 48m
    £39–67

  4. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    4h 7m
    £36–50

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from East Croydon 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
    5h 19m
    £73–124

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  • Distance: 79.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to St Georges Square, 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 Heathrow Terminal 4 to Shanklin via Woking station, Woking, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 29m.

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