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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Shanklin is to train and line 700 bus and Catamaran which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which takes 3h 26m and costs £29 - £50.

How far is it from Brighton to Shanklin?

The distance between Brighton and Shanklin is 58 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran which takes 3h 26m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Brighton to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Brighton to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, and line 700 bus

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

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

Train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
3h 26m
£29–46
Train, line 700 bus, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus 700
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 18m
£25–37
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus Vc3
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
4h 30m
£34–42

Brighton to Shanklin by bus and ferry

3Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Shanklin.

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Havant, 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 Brighton to Shanklin via Chichester, Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 4h 18m.

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