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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs £28 - £60.

How far is it from Poole to Shanklin?

The distance between Poole and Shanklin is 73 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 56m and costs £28 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Poole to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Poole to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 3 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
3h 56m
£29–56
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 22m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 45m
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchange206
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centre2 / ...
4h 52m
£32–50

Poole to Shanklin by train and ferry

122Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, 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 Poole to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Central Station - Do Not Use, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 22m.

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