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How to get fromColchester to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 28m
    £81–170

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus bus W20
    2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to The Hard Interchangebus bus W24
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 6m
    £53–116

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 56m
    £90–202

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    4. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 41m

Colchester to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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 Station, 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 Shanklin via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 8h 6m.

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