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How to get fromLuton to Shanklinby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 5m
    £78–159

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 35m
    £45–83

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LTN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 23m
    £78–295

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus bus 757
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 57m
    £72–140

Luton to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to East Croydon, 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 Luton Station Interchange to Youth Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 35m.

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