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 ferry which costs £28 - £40 and takes 4h 34m.

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 23m and costs £29 - £45.

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 23m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Brighton to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Brighton to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 3 bus

There are 4 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 Havant
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
3. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin
3h 23m
£30–45
Train, line 700 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichester
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchange700
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 34m
£29–40
Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southsea
2. Take the bus from Portsmouth & Southsea to Portsmouth Southsea Hoverport
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centre2 / ...
4h 21m
£34–51
Train, ferry via Barnham
1. Take the train from Brighton to Barnham
2. Take the train from Barnham to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
3h 58m
£38–49

Brighton to Shanklin by train and ferry

165Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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 Youth Centre via Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth Southsea Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 4h 21m.

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