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

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

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  1. Train, ferry 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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 39m
    £65–131

  2. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    5h 18m
    £55–93

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus bus X5
    2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m

  4. Train, ferry

    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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 2m
    £74–141

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 117 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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 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 train from Swindon to Youth Centre via Reading, Station North Interchange, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 18m.

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