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 - £40 and takes 4h 17m.

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 4h 16m and costs £29 - £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 4h 16m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Poole to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 732+ 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
4h 16m
£29–56
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The George to Bournemouth Station17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchange206
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 27m
£28–38
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centre2 / ...
4h 17m
£30–37
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 34m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Shanklin.

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Distance: 72.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 bus from Seldown Coach Station to Youth Centre via Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Co-op, and Bus Station in around 4h 17m.

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