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

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There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Shanklin by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 31m
    £79–159

  2. Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 12m
    £182–559

  3. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 12m
    £137–317

Exeter to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Exeter to Shanklin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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 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 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 Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin.

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