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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Shanklin is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £100 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Shanklin is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £140.

How far is it from Colchester to Shanklin?

The distance between Colchester and Shanklin is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Colchester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1820+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Colchester to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
4h 39m
£44–135
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junction
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 4m
£39–143
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
7h 32m
£54–98

Colchester to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

165Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Shanklin.

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester 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 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 bus from Coach Stop to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 32m.

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