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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus via Bus Station which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Shanklin?

The distance between Bournemouth and Shanklin is 69 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin without a car is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1805+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Bournemouth to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchange206
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centre2 / ...
3h 41m
£31–46
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Station StreetX2 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centre2 / ...
5h 9m
£22–34
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
3h 43m
£25–50
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 25m

Bournemouth to Shanklin by bus and ferry

72Weekly Services

3h 41mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin.

Launch map view

Distance: 68.9 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus 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 Bournemouth to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 43m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.