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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 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 Catamaran via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £130.

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 Catamaran via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Colchester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 4 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, Catamaran 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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4h 38m
£62–126
Train, Catamaran
cheapest
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 5m
£58–134
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 36m
£77–104
Train, Catamaran #2
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 33m
£61–118

Colchester to Shanklin by bus, train, taxi, and ferry

32Weekly Services

7h 36mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Shanklin.

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head 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 36m.

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