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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £240 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which takes 6h 41m and costs £110 - £260.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shanklin?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shanklin is 495 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 35m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 357+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Edinburgh to Shanklin - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 35m
£174–300
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 27m
£72–274
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus 030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
13h 32m
£75–233
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
6h 41m
£114–256
Train, ferry via Bristol
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
11h 26m
£287–430
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6h 50m
£88–218
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 23m
£102–284
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 14m
£112–238
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 3m
£112–274
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 1m
£93–247

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin.

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Distance: 492.2 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Victoria station, walk to London Victoria, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Youth Centre via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Georges Square, Gunwharf Quays, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 13h 32m.

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