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How to get fromShanklin to Southamptonby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Shanklin to Southampton by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 2 bus, line 1 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Tile House to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Co-opbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 4m
    £20–27

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Headtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3h
    £31–50

  3. Line 3 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Youth Centre to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2h 41m
    £21–28

  4. Catamaran, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    3h 10m
    £21–32

Shanklin to Southampton by bus and ferry

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Southampton. However, you can take the line 2 bus to Bus Station, take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Southampton Central via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 3h.

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