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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Shanklin is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £75 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 4h 38m and costs £30 - £75.

How far is it from Didcot to Shanklin?

The distance between Didcot and Shanklin is 93 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 38m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Didcot to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Didcot to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Didcot 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 Didcot Parkway to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Basingstoke
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
4h 38m
£32–73
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Central
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
5h 36m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Marlands to Estella RoadX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
6h 31m

Didcot to Shanklin by train and ferry

110Weekly Services

4h 38mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 92.9 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Didcot to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Basingstoke, 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 train from Didcot Parkway to Shanklin via Reading, Southampton Central, Central Station - Do Not Use, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 36m.

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