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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Shanklin is to line 7 bus and bus and train and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Shanklin is to train and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs £35 - £130.

How far is it from Maidstone to Shanklin?

The distance between Maidstone and Shanklin is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Maidstone to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Maidstone to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 7 bus

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

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 Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
5h 26m
£35–121
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoria814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
6h 31m
£43–63
Line 7 bus, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bower Place to Royal Victoria Place7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Station291
3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
6h 47m
£39–51

Maidstone to Shanklin by train and ferry

145Weekly Services

5h 26mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 138.4 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Shanklin. However, you can take the train 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 King Street to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 31m.

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