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 £20 - £29 and takes 5h 51m.

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 40m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Shanklin?

The distance between Bournemouth and Shanklin is 65 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 40m and costs £35 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1928+ 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 Clarence Pierbus Vc1
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
3h 40m
£36–51
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Station Streetbus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
5h 51m
£20–29
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
3h 49m
£39–81
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 15m

Bournemouth to Shanklin by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin.

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 Clarence Pier, 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, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 49m.

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