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 - £140 and takes 14h 26m.

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 Catamaran which takes 6h 50m 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 Catamaran which takes 8h 46m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1963+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Edinburgh to Shanklin - 9 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, bus, and ferry

There are 9 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, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
8h 46m
£177–300
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hard Interchangebus 030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
14h 26m
£78–133
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, Catamaran
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
7h 1m
£102–298
Train, Catamaran 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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
11h 30m
£293–442
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 59m
£82–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
4. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
6h 50m
£110–254
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
8h 19m
£98–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train, Catamaran
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 to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
8h 13m
£110–258
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train, Catamaran
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 train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5. Take the train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklintrain
7h 18m
£85–246

Edinburgh to Shanklin by bus and ferry

78Weekly Services

14h 26mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shanklin.

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Distance: 492.1 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Youth Centre via London Victoria, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 14h 26m.

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