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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Shanklin is to line 99 bus and bus and Catamaran which costs £45 - £75 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Shanklin is to train and Catamaran which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £120.

How far is it from Hastings to Shanklin?

The distance between Hastings and Shanklin is 129 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Shanklin without a car is to train and Catamaran which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Hastings to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Shanklin.

Hastings to Shanklin - 2 ways to travel via train, Catamaran, and line 99 bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hastings to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, Catamaran
best
1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
5h 24m
£71–117
Line 99 bus, bus, Catamaran
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus 99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus 12X / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry
6h 26m
£46–74

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Map of how to get from Hastings to Shanklin.

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Hastings to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, 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 Pier to Shanklin via Gildredge Road, Brighton Station, Brighton, Barnham, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 26m.

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