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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Shanklin is to train and ferry and line 7 bus and line 3 bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 4h and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Poole to Shanklin?

The distance between Poole and Shanklin is 71 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 bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 4h and costs £35 - £55.

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

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

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1929+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pierbus Vc1
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
4h
£37–54
Train, ferry, line 7 bus, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Brockenhursttrain
2. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Lymington Piertrain
3. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
4h 45m
£27–50
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 7m
£41–86
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 33m

Poole to Shanklin by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

4hAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poole to Shanklin.

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Distance: 70.8 mi
Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Clarence Pier, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 7m.

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