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

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

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  1. Train, Catamaran

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 52m
    £101–163

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall Street 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
    8h 37m
    £52–86

  3. Fly Birmingham Airport to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 31m
    £130–255

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    7h 12m
    £133–288

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 1m
    £128–395

Birmingham to Shanklin by bus and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Winchester, take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, then take the train to Shanklin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall Street to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 37m.

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