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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Shanklin is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Shanklin is to train and ferry via Reading which takes 4h 43m and costs £45 - £160.

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 ferry via Reading which takes 4h 43m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Swindon to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Swindon to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Swindon to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 43m
£49–158
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spa
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 5m
£33–68
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Central
2. Take the bus from Central Station - Do Not Use to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 41m

Swindon to Shanklin by train and ferry

110Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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 Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swindon to Shanklin via Bath Spa, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 5m.

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