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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Shanklin is to train and bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran via Reading which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £140.

How far is it from Swindon to Shanklin?

The distance between Swindon and Shanklin is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran via Reading which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Swindon to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Swindon to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Swindon to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, Catamaran via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 49m
£64–137
Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus Vc5
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
5h 50m
£59–87
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5h 12m
£75–141
Train, bus, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
5h 52m

Swindon to Shanklin by train, bus, and ferry

3Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Shanklin.

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Reading, 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 train from Swindon to Youth Centre via Reading, Station North Interchange, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 50m.

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