What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin is to train and ferry via London which costs £65 - £160 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £160.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Shanklin is 127 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin without a car is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shanklin?

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Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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Train, ferry via London
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1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain
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
4h 30m
£69–155
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier to Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminalferry
6h 10m
£84–194
Line 28 bus, train, subway, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Basildon to Barkingtrain
3. Take the subway from Barking station to Wimbledon stationsubway
4. Take the train from Wimbledon to Frattontrain
5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
6. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Youth Centrebus 2 / ...
7h 11m
£84–183

Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin by train, subway, and ferry

165Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Shanklin, England?

There is no direct connection from Southend-on-Sea to Shanklin. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 train from Southend Victoria to Shanklin via Stratford (London), Clapham Junction, Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal, and Ryde Pier Head in around 6h 10m.

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