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

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

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  1. Ferry, line 1 bus, line 2 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tile Housebus bus 2
    1h 40m
    £16–24

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    2h 29m
    £31–59

  3. Ferry, line 1 bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    1h 56m
    £16–24

Southampton to Shanklin by ferry and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Shanklin. However, you can take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 2 bus to Tile House. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Shanklin via Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 2h 29m.

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