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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shanklin to Portsmouth
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Trains from Shanklin to Portsmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 20 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:30 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Island Line from Shanklin to Portsmouth trainsIsland Line trains will get you between Shanklin and Portsmouth from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Island Line
About
Island Line is the sole commercial railway operator on the Isle of Wight, running an 8.5-mile line along the island's east coast. It connects Ryde Pier Head, which offers ferry links to Portsmouth Harbour and the mainland National Rail network, with Shanklin. The service operates every 30 minutes and features refurbished Class 484 trains. A unique aspect of Island Line is its connection to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Smallbrook Junction, allowing for heritage rail experiences. The company, a brand of South Western Railway, was historically the only passenger franchise responsible for maintaining its infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£27
Luggage included
One piece of luggage per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available for unused tickets within 3 days of purchase
Refund
If service is suspended for more than 20 minutes
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible platforms available
Pets
Small pets in carriers only. Service animals allowed
FAQs: Shanklin to Portsmouth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Shanklin to Portsmouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
The train distance from Shanklin to Portsmouth is 20 km.
Booking trains from Shanklin to Portsmouth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Shanklin to Portsmouth covers a distance of 20 km and takes approximately 1h 2m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Shanklin to Portsmouth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £27.
The cheapest way to get from Shanklin to Portsmouth is by train, costing approximately £27.
The first train from Shanklin to Portsmouth leaves at 5:15.
The last train from Shanklin to Portsmouth departs at 22:30.
Trains from Shanklin to Portsmouth run approximately 6 times per day.
The train station in Shanklin that goes to Portsmouth is Shanklin station (SHN), and it arrives at Portsmouth Harbour (PMH).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
There is no night train service from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
Yes, you can take the train from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
To travel from Shanklin to Portsmouth, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Shanklin and Portsmouth
Shanklin
Portsmouth
The major train station for departures in Shanklin is Shanklin. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shanklin for your trip from Shanklin to Portsmouth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 12:30 Saturday 07:45 - 15:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free access category A Level access to platform via Booking Hall or side gate
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets located in the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Shanklin
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of station
The major train station for arrivals in Portsmouth is Fratton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Fratton for your journey to Portsmouth from Shanklin.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:40 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Fratton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Goldsmith Avenue (for buses in both directions). Goldsmith Avenue is located on the opposite side of the footbridge from the main entrance/taxi rank/Railway club.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Hilsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Portsmouth: Norway Road bus stop by Vauxhall Garage To Cosham / Havant: Norway Road bus stop opposite Vauxhall Garage
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth & Southsea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 19:00 Saturday 06:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and outside booking hall
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Portsmouth Harbour
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hard Interchange Stands G, H or J
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