Island trains for the ride of your life (Island Line Isle of Wight)

Member Name: dustmad

Product:	Island Line Isle of Wight
Date:	03/02/07 (100 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: cheap fares

Disadvantages: old old old trains

The Isle of Wight Island line is definately in a class of its own. The line only stretches from Ryde pier head (where you get off the ferry) to as far as Shanklin which is only about 7 miles away. The train stations have seen better days and the trains themselves are old tube trains from London. One of which is painted with dinosaurs all over it to distract you from the ageing of the carriage. The ride you experience on the trains on the Isle of Wight are definately one not to miss, bumpy is not the word!! The only good thing about the trains on the Island is the fact that the fares are much cheaper than the buses. For example a single bus ticket from Shanklin to Sandown (2 train stops away) costs £2, but a ticket on the train for the same journey will cost you £1.70 for a return!! So there is no comparison on that score. All in all the trains on the Island are definately worth trying out, but just dont expect too much.

Summary: Ride the Island trains to have an experience you wont ever forget