There are 3 ways to get from Shanklin to Exeter by ferry, train, bus, or plane
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Catamaran, train
best- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 55m£75–158Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Station North Interchangebus Vc5
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 10m£98–182Catamaran, fly
- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
8h 9m£119–449
Shanklin to Exeter by bus, ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanklin to Exeter is to Catamaran and train which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Shanklin to Exeter is to Catamaran and train which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £160.
The distance between Shanklin and Exeter is 151 miles.
The best way to get from Shanklin to Exeter without a car is to Catamaran and train which takes 5h 55m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Shanklin to Exeter, including transfers.
There are 992+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Shanklin, England and Exeter, England?
There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Exeter. However, you can take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Salisbury, then take the train to Exeter Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Exeter St Davids via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, Station North Interchange, and Reading in around 7h 10m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £90–390
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £95–410
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £200–700
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clarence Pier to Station North Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0333 999 7333
- Website
- wightlink.co.uk
Ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.wightlink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1983 717700
- info@hovertravel.com
- Website
- hovertravel.co.uk
Ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23
- Website
- https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/
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