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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

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    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 / ...
    3h 39m
    £39–62

  2. 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 20m
    £41–68

  3. 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 1m
    £77–128

Heathrow to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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 Gunwharf Quays, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Shanklin via Guildford station, Guildford, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 20m.

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