What is the cheapest way to get from Ashford to Shanklin?

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Shanklin is to train and bus and ferry which costs £60 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashford to Shanklin?

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran via Sutton which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £120.

How far is it from Ashford to Shanklin?

The distance between Ashford and Shanklin is 158 miles.

How do I travel from Ashford to Shanklin without a car?

The best way to get from Ashford to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran via Sutton which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Ashford to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Ashford to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Ashford to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, Catamaran via Sutton
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5h 17m
£71–111
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus 030 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
8h 15m
£63–85
Train, Catamaran
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 6m
£70–103

Ashford to Shanklin by train, foot, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

8h 15mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ashford to Shanklin.

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Ashford, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Ashford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ashford International to Youth Centre via Stratford International, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 15m.

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