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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Shanklin is to bus and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £85.

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 ferry which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Brighton to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Brighton to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 700 bus, and 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
3h 15m
£42–81
Bus, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest
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 2m
£36–52
Train, line 700 bus, ferry
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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
3h 59m
£37–67

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Shanklin.

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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 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 Brighton to Shanklin via Chichester, Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 3h 59m.

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