There are 3 ways to get from Shanklin to Exeter by ferry, train, bus, or plane
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
5h 43m£44–89Ferry, 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
6h 48m£100–243Ferry, fly
- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
7h 11m£189–653
Shanklin to Exeter by train and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanklin to Exeter is to ferry and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Shanklin to Exeter is to ferry and train which takes 5h 43m and costs £40 - £90.
The distance between Shanklin and Exeter is 151 miles.
The best way to get from Shanklin to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 43m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Shanklin to Exeter, including transfers.
There are 1428+ 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 Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, 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 6h 48m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £160–600
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–700
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–140
- 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
- £16–45
- 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
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0333 999 7333
- Website
- wightlink.co.uk
Ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- 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
- £22–24
- Website
- https://www.hovertravel.co.uk/
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