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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shanklin is to train and ferry which costs £25 - £45 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £45.

How far is it from Reading to Shanklin?

The distance between Reading and Shanklin is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Shanklin without a car is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Reading to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Reading 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 Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus Vc5
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
3h 50m
£35–44
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry Ryde FastCat
3h 57m
£25–44
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus X4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4h 24m

Reading to Shanklin by bus and ferry

6Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Shanklin.

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 57m.

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