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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which costs £85 - £250 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Shanklin is to fly and train and ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct ferry between Dublin and Shanklin?

No, there is no direct ferry from Dublin to Shanklin. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 and arriving at Ryde Hoverport via Port of Cherbourg and Southsea Hoverport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 8m.

How far is it from Dublin to Shanklin?

The distance between Dublin and Shanklin is 384 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Shanklin without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 26m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Dublin to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 2075+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Dublin to Shanklin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Shanklin by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, or bus

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Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 31m
£76–266
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
13h 26m
£163–317
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
28h 8m
£184–956
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Eastleigh to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 21m
£77–259
Fly to London City Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
7h 36m
£134–379
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 4m
£80–271
Fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 46m
£88–244
Fly to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
8h 49m
£108–326
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Winchestertrain
3. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
9h 46m
£119–263

Dublin to Shanklin by ferry, train, and subway

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13h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 381.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Shanklin. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, 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 ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Shanklin via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, Euston station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 13h 26m.

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