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

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There are 11 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
    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 45m
    £83–193

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEDI - 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 54m
    £64–170

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus837 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    13h 6m
    £68–127

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEDI - 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
    6h 35m
    £116–250

  5. 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 27m
    £84–366

  6. Bus, ferry via Southsea Hoverport

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    14h 3m
    £66–137

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 38m
    £98–282

  8. 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)planeGLA - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 8m
    £74–295

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - 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 17m
    £66–192

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeEDI - 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 12m
    £92–222

  11. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeEDI - STN
    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 22m
    £70–208

Edinburgh to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

Calendar165Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 North St David Street to Shanklin via Heathrow Central Bus Station, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 13h 6m.

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