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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin is to bus and train and line 700 bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £65.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Shanklin?

The distance between Eastbourne and Shanklin is 82 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 12m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain
2. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4h 12m
£38–62
Bus, train, line 700 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus 700
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
5h 29m
£31–47
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Old Steinebus 12X / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus Vc3
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
6h 10m
£47–59

Eastbourne to Shanklin by train and ferry

165Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Eastbourne to Shanklin.

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Distance: 81.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Brighton, take the train to Havant, 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 Cornfield Road to Shanklin via Brighton Station, Brighton, Chichester, Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 5h 29m.

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