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

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There are 3 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 Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    5h 56m
    £85–144

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road 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 38m
    £50–71

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 25m
    £78–305

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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 Basingstoke, 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 Birmingham - Jennens Road to Youth Centre via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 38m.

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