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How to get fromBlackpool to Shanklinby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 40m
    £51–216

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    13h 53m
    £48–98

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 11m
    £97–234

  4. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 47m
    £119–311

  5. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    10h 40m
    £112–208

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 19m
    £95–276

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNCL - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 53m
    £127–378

Blackpool to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Blackpool to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Winchester, 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 bus from Buchanan Street to Youth Centre via Bus Station, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 13h 53m.

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