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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shanklin is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £85 - £200.

How far is it from Manchester to Shanklin?

The distance between Manchester and Shanklin is 257 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Manchester to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1875+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Manchester to Shanklin - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 20m
£52–209
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus 030 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
10h 5m
£41–76
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - 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
5h 38m
£88–196
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 34m
£83–233
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - 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
6h 39m
£81–238

Manchester to Shanklin by train and ferry

117Weekly Services

7h 20mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Winchester, 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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 5m.

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