Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Shanklin travel guide

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You're Going to Love Shanklin

With a population of 8,055, Shanklin is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Shanklin deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Shanklin

Shanklin in December
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shanklin in December
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shanklin

Plane

Although Shanklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 38 km from Shanklin. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shanklin departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shanklin, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Shanklin to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Shanklin is called Shanklin, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shanklin is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 122 km from Shanklin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shanklin, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Shanklin takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Shanklin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 38 km from Shanklin. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Shanklin departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Shanklin, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Shanklin to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Shanklin is called Shanklin, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Shanklin is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 122 km from Shanklin. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shanklin, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Shanklin takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Shanklin

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Shanklin

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Shanklin

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £178 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Shanklin

Most booked hotels in Shanklin

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Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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VILLA MENTONE HOTEL
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Channel View Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£69+
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Wheatsheaf Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Travelodge Ryde Isle Of Wight Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Shanklin

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Shanklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shanklin is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Shanklin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Shanklin is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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