There are 4 ways to get from Shanklin to Torquay 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 Pier
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbot
6h 49m£87–169Ferry, train via Salisbury
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
7h 8m£55–103Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverport
- Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Station030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station501 / ...
10h 16m£76–113Ferry, fly, train
- Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)SOU - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
8h 34m£238–666
Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shanklin to Torquay is to ferry and train via Salisbury which costs £55 - £110 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Shanklin to Torquay is to ferry and train which takes 6h 49m and costs £85 - £170.
The distance between Shanklin and Torquay is 190 miles.
The best way to get from Shanklin to Torquay without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 49m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Shanklin to Torquay, including transfers.
There are 2364+ hotels available in Torquay.
What companies run services between Shanklin, England and Torquay, England?
There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Torquay. 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 Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Newton Abbot, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 12 bus to Asda. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Tesco via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, International Port Coach Stop, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 16m.
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- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–600
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £65–100
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–27
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Paignton
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from International Port Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- 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
- Wightlink
- 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
- £14
- Website
- Hovertravel
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