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How to get fromShanklin to Colchesterby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Shanklin to Colchester by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Brighton

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
    2. Take the train from Fratton to Brightontrain
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
    5h 39m
    £69–172

  2. Ferry, bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoriabus810
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach StationbusA8 / ...
    9h 21m
    £32–69

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
    2. Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to Heathrow Terminal 5bus030
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus717 / ...
    8h 25m
    £79–125

  4. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeSOU - STN
    8h 47m
    £70–264

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Wimbledontrain
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
    5h 52m
    £59–131

  6. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour Station Pierferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Clapham Junctiontrain
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    6h 9m
    £44–110

Shanklin to Colchester by train, ferry, taxi, and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shanklin to Colchester. However, you can take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, take the taxi to Fratton, take the train to Brighton, take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon station, take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shanklin Bus Station to Coach Stop via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, International Port Coach Stop, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Coach Station in around 8h 25m.

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