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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Shanklin is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £150 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Shanklin is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs £95 - £240.

How far is it from Blackpool to Shanklin?

The distance between Blackpool and Shanklin is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry via Stafford which takes 9h 26m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Blackpool to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1809+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Blackpool to Shanklin - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

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

Train, ferry via Stafford
best
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 26m
£119–312
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
12h 17m
£58–141
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Hard Interchangebus 030
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
10h 52m
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)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 5m
£97–234
Train, ferry
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 33m
£60–216
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)plane MAN - 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 7m
£95–276
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)plane NCL - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 46m
£127–384

Blackpool to Shanklin by train and ferry

105Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.9 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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 Preston, take the train to Stafford, 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 train from Blackpool North to Shanklin via Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport The Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 10h 52m.

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