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

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There are 3 ways to get from Hastings to Shanklin by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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

  2. Line 99 bus, bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 39m
    £61–83

  3. 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

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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 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 39m.

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