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How to get fromEdinburgh to Shanklinby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 33m
    £199–287

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane plane EDI - BOH
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 28m
    £76–236

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    13h 9m
    £81–130

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    6h 38m
    £110–248

  5. Train, ferry via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 24m
    £257–395

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 47m
    £94–210

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 20m
    £104–310

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 9m
    £104–232

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain train
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h
    £114–274

  10. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    3. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain train
    6h 59m
    £77–254

Edinburgh to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£199Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 492.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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 London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 13h 9m.

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