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 via Reading which costs £45 - £100 and takes 4h 40m.

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 40m and costs £45 - £100.

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 40m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Swindon to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Swindon to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 3 bus

There are 4 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 Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4h 40m
£46–97
Train, ferry
cheapest
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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 3m
£42–101
Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus
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 19m
£56–96
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Librarybus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Library to Railway Station Stop SBbus X4
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
5. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
6h 22m

Swindon to Shanklin by train and ferry

116Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 Youth Centre via Reading, Station North Interchange, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 19m.

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