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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Shanklin is to ferry and line 1 bus and line 3 bus which costs £21 - £30 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Shanklin is to ferry and line 1 bus and line 3 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £21 - £30.

How far is it from Southampton to Shanklin?

The distance between Southampton and Shanklin is 32 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Shanklin without a car is to ferry and line 1 bus and line 3 bus which takes 2h 15m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Southampton to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Southampton to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 1 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Shanklin by ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry, line 1 bus, line 3 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Station1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Youth Centre2 / ...
2h 15m
£21–29
Train, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminal
3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
2h 36m
£19–36
Bus, Catamaran
1. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminal
3h 33m

Southampton to Shanklin by ferry and bus

103Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Shanklin.

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Shanklin. However, you can take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 2 bus to Youth Centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Shanklin via Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 2h 36m.

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