What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin is to train and ferry which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin is to train and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £60.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Shanklin?

The distance between Basingstoke and Shanklin is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Shanklin without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1849+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Basingstoke to Shanklin - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 3 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centre2 / ...
3h 6m
£32–59
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
3h 8m
£19–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Shanklin.

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Distance: 64 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to The Hard Interchange, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Shanklin via Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 8m.

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