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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Shanklin is to train and ferry which costs £85 - £290 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs £85 - £290.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Shanklin?

The distance between Carmarthen and Shanklin is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs £85 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Carmarthen to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Carmarthen to Shanklin - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
7h 45m
£85–285
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Sarn OdeonT1c
2. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
11h 9m

Carmarthen to Shanklin by train and ferry

103Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.6 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Carmarthen to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Cardiff 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 Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to Youth Centre via Sarn Odeon, Kingsway GD, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 11h 9m.

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