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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 20m
    £127–193

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 45m
    £59–82

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 34m
    £104–235

  4. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 32m
    £131–215

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 49m
    £90–283

Manchester to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest 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 9h 45m.

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