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

The cheapest way to get from Shanklin to Calais is to Catamaran and bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shanklin to Calais is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Shanklin to Calais?

The distance between Shanklin and Calais is 312 km.

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

The best way to get from Shanklin to Calais without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 11h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Shanklin to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shanklin and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Shanklin. It is currently 5:44 AM in Shanklin and 6:44 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1074+ hotels available in Calais.

Shanklin to Calais - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and Catamaran

There are 2 ways to get from Shanklin to Calais by 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverport
2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
11h 12m
€51–77
Catamaran, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouth
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria810
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
11h 40m
€37–77

Shanklin to Calais by bus and ferry

30Weekly Services

11h 12mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shanklin to Calais.

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Distance: 311.9 km
Duration: 11h 12m

What companies run services between Shanklin, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Calais. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Clarence Pier, take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, walk to London Victoria, take the bus to Dover, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanklin to Calais via Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange, and London Victoria in around 11h 40m.

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