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How to get fromReading to Shanklinby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Shanklin by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry, line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus bus 2 / ...
    3h 55m
    £37–59

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ryde FastCat
    3h 56m
    £46–95

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 28m

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  • Distance: 81.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading 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 Reading to Shanklin via Basingstoke, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 56m.

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