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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £35 - £45 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £95.

How far is it from Reading to Shanklin?

The distance between Reading and Shanklin is 76 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 train and Catamaran which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Reading to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Reading 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, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 6m
£41–94
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest
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 / ...
4h 20m
£35–44
Train, bus, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 36m

Reading to Shanklin by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Shanklin.

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Distance: 75.8 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station North Interchange to Youth Centre via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 4h 20m.

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