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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which takes 6h 16m and costs £65 - £260.

How far is it from Belfast to Shanklin?

The distance between Belfast and Shanklin is 415 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Shanklin without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and ferry which takes 21h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Belfast to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Belfast to Shanklin - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Shanklin by plane, train, ferry, busferry, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 16m
£76–203
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 16m
£66–252
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
21h 9m
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchange030 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
21h 11m
£97–158
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourg
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
33h 51m
£147–438
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 46m
£68–183
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)BHD - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 39m
£130–371
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BHD - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchange
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
7h 3m
£88–339
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
8h 11m
£67–199
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydon
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
8h 10m
£98–214

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Shanklin.

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Distance: 412.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Shanklin. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Youth Centre via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 21h 9m.

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