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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Shanklin is to train and ferry via Trowbridge which costs £85 - £160 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £170.

How far is it from Gloucester to Shanklin?

The distance between Gloucester and Shanklin is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Gloucester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 43m
£90–165
Train, ferry via Trowbridge
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Trowbridgetrain
2. Take the train from Trowbridge to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 51m
£87–159
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Shanklin.

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Distance: 153.8 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, 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 Gloucester to Shanklin via Trowbridge, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 51m.

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