Shanklin railway station


Shanklin railway station is a Grade II listed railway station serving Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. It is the present terminus of the Island Line from Ryde, although the line used to continue to Wroxall and Ventnor. The station now has one platform with a ticket office and a small shop with the second platform now in use as a flower bed. The former subway has been filled in.
Passengers can change onto Southern Vectis buses to Ventnor and St Lawrence.

History

The station opened on 23 August 1864. The station buildings were extended in 1881.

Rail services

All rail services are operated by South Western Railway. There are two departures an hour to Ryde Pier Head which connect with Wightlink Ferries which take passengers to Portsmouth Harbour Station.

Bus routes

The following buses run from Shanklin Station or nearby. All services, unless noted, are run exclusively by Southern Vectis.

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