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 £24 - £40 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £45.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Shanklin?

The distance between Bournemouth and Shanklin is 67 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 train and ferry which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Bournemouth to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 490+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Bournemouth to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus

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

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

Train, ferry
best
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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
3h 37m
£27–45
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Station Streetbus X2 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
5h
£24–36
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchangebus 206
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
3h 37m
£35–50

Bournemouth to Shanklin by train and ferry

123Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 66.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 bus from Bournemouth Station to Youth Centre via The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 37m.

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