What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Shanklin is 73 miles.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin, including transfers.

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London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin - 2 ways to travel via train

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There are 2 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry Ryde FastCat
3h 15m
£51–95
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Marine Paradebus 025
2. Take the bus from Marine Parade to Clarence Pierbus Vc3
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
5h 35m
£40–66

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Map of how to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin.

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Distance: 72.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanklin. However, you can 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 South Terminal Bus Station to Youth Centre via Marine Parade, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 35m.

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