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

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 30m
    £157–255

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blackpool to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    13h 55m
    £65–105

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 5m
    £114–237

  4. Train, Catamaran via Wolverhampton

    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Winchestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    9h 31m
    £139–238

  5. Train, Catamaran via Newport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    10h 54m
    £151–288

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 51m
    £109–310

Blackpool to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest 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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackpool to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 13h 55m.

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