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How to get fromHastings to Shanklinby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Hastings to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Hastings to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Havanttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 42m
    £61–97

  2. Line 99 bus, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pier to Gildredge Roadbus bus 99 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Frattontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 14m
    £61–83

  3. Train, ferry via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 12m
    £76–123

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hastings to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 291
    3. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 17m

Hastings to Shanklin by train and ferry

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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 Brighton, take the train to Havant, 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 bus from Pier to Youth Centre via Gildredge Road, Brighton Station, Brighton, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 14m.

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