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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Shanklin is to bus and train and ferry which costs £65 - £90 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £130.

How far is it from Folkestone to Shanklin?

The distance between Folkestone and Shanklin is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran which takes 5h 37m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Folkestone to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

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

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

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Train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5h 37m
£79–121
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Frattontrain
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
7h 57m
£66–89
Train, Catamaran via Ashford International
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 50m
£75–114

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Folkestone to Shanklin.

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to East Croydon, 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 Bouverie Road West to Youth Centre via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle / London Road, East Croydon Rail Station, East Croydon, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 57m.

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