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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Shanklin?

The distance between Chelmsford and Shanklin is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chelmsford to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Chelmsford to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, Catamaran

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

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Train, Catamaran via London
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 27m
£56–119
Train, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5h 54m
£52–127
Train, line 344 bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus 344
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Frattontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
6h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Shanklin.

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Chelmsford to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, 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 Chelmsford to Shanklin via Stratford (London), Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 54m.

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