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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Shanklin is to bus and train and ferry via Romford which costs £60 - £130 and takes 9h 5m.

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 which takes 5h 55m and costs £85 - £210.

How far is it from Colchester to Shanklin?

The distance between Colchester and Shanklin is 162 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 which takes 5h 55m and costs £85 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Colchester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1925+ 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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Colchester 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 Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 55m
£88–204
Bus, train, ferry via Romford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus 030
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 5m
£62–124
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus A8 / ...
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Frattontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
7h 7m
£88–166

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Shanklin.

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Distance: 161.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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), take the train to Clapham Junction, 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 Coach Station, Liverpool Street Station, Primrose Street, London Bridge Bus Station, London Bridge, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 7m.

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