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 - £110 and takes 8h 6m.

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 26m and costs £80 - £180.

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 26m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Colchester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Colchester to Shanklin - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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Train, ferry via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4h 26m
£82–172
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W20
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to The Hard Interchangebus W24
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 6m
£51–107
Train, ferry
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
£90–210
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
4. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain
5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
8h 35m

Colchester to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

165Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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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