How to find us
Getting to us
Getting to the Isle of Wight is a seamless and enjoyable experience, thanks to the various travel options available.
The ports of Southampton, Portsmouth, and Lymington offer regular ferry connections, allowing you to bring your car or travel as a foot passenger. These ferry crossings provide stunning views of the Solent and take approximately 20-40 minutes, depending on the route and operator.
Alternatively, for a more unique experience, you can take a hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde, offering a thrilling ride across the water in just 10 minutes. This is also the home of the iconic train that travels from Ryde to Shanklin, combining nostalgia, scenic views, and a unique way to explore the island.
If you prefer to fly, Southampton Airport provides domestic and international flights, with connections to major cities in the UK and Europe.
Once on the island, an efficient public transport system, including buses, train and taxi services make it easy to explore the Isle of Wight and reach your desired destination. Car rentals and bicycle hire are also within walking distance from The St Leonards guest house.
By Car
There are several car ferries that sail to the Isle of Wight and Shanklin is only a short drive from any of the terminals.
Red Funnel car ferries operate from Southampton to East Cowes.
Wightlink car ferries operate from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth.
By Foot
Trains run every half an hour from London Waterloo. Shanklin is just three hours away and we are a short walk from the train station.
Red Funnel’s high speed ferry operates from Southampton to West Cowes.
Hovercraft operates from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade.
There are regular scheduled buses and trains for travel between both Cowes and Ryde direct to Shanklin.
