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

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There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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
    4h 14m
    £45–82

  2. Train, bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    4h 36m
    £42–62

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  • Distance: 75.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Basingstoke, 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 Reading to Shanklin via Southampton Central, Central Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 36m.

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