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How to get fromExeter to Shanklinby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Exeter to Shanklin by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, Catamaran

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    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 39m
    £71–137

  2. Fly, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 49m
    £179–342

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Eastleigh, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin.

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