There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane
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- Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 1m£81–114Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030 / ...
- Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
- Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
6h 3m£43–59Fly, ferry
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LTN - SOU
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6h 23m£77–298Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 54m£73–114
Luton to Shanklin by train and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £120.
The distance between Luton and Shanklin is 132 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Luton to Shanklin, including transfers.
There are 1957+ hotels available in Shanklin.
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 6h 3m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Luton Airport to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Flights from Luton Airport to Southampton Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £220–650
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0333 999 7333
- Website
- Wightlink
Ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Wightlink
Ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Wightlink
Ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Wightlink
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