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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shanklin is to bus and ferry via Southsea Hoverport which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £95.

How far is it from Luton to Shanklin?

The distance between Luton and Shanklin is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 2m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Luton to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1859+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to East Croydon
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 2m
£54–93
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hard Interchange030 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 48m
£30–59
Bus, ferry via Southsea Hoverport
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
6h 51m
£30–46

Luton to Shanklin by train and ferry

165Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 131.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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 Shanklin via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 48m.

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