Explore Portsmouth to Shanklin by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Portsmouth to Shanklin aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Portsmouth and Shanklin

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £19.80, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Portsmouth and Shanklin

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 20 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Portsmouth is at 05:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:45.

During the weekend, 06:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:45 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 37 minutes.

Portsmouth to Shanklin distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 20 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 50 minutes.

Booking Portsmouth to Shanklin trains in advance

Booking your Portsmouth to Shanklin tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Maximising your travels to Shanklin

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Shanklin.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Portsmouth and Shanklin by train?

The total journey from Portsmouth to Shanklin is 20 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Portsmouth to Shanklin by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £19.80. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Portsmouth to Shanklin train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

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

The fastest jouney takes 50 minutes.