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

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  1. Train, ferry via Reading

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 58m
    £60–113

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 24m
    £46–64

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bath Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 23m
    £68–122

  4. Train, bus, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m
    £55–93

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  • Distance: 117 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 24m.

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