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

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 49m
    £60–126

  2. Train, bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 58m
    £56–103

  3. Train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 14m
    £70–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, 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 train from Swindon to Shanklin via Bath Spa, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 14m.

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