Tennyson Heritage Coast by Train

2stations nearbyClosest: Shanklin, 3.6 mi

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The Tennyson coast on the Isle of Wight is a landscape of chalk downland, white sea cliffs, sandy bays and coastal heath, with Tennyson Down and the Needles forming a dramatic western shoreline. Shanklin station is the nearest railhead on the island.

There are 2 stations within 5 miles of the Tennyson Heritage Coast.

The area is home to 17 DoBIH-listed peaks, the highest being St Boniface Down at 242m.

Tennyson train stations

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.

By train and ferry

Tennyson is on the Isle of Wight. Take the train to the port and walk on: every crossing below carries foot passengers. More on the Isle of Wight by train and ferry.

Train to Portsmouth Harbour
Wightlink: a 22min crossing to Ryde Pier Head
Train to Lymington Pier
Wightlink: a 40min crossing to Yarmouth
Train to Southampton Central
Red Funnel: a 28min crossing to West Cowes

Journey times from cities

How soon you can be at the nearest station serving the Tennyson Heritage Coast from each city, counting stations just outside the boundary as well as inside it.

Southampton to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 2hr 5min
Brighton to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 2hr 32min
London to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 2hr 39min
Bath to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 3hr 33min
Oxford to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 3hr 45min
Bristol to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 3hr 47min
Exeter to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 4hr 26min
Cambridge to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 4hr 29min
Leicester to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 4hr 38min
Cardiff to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 4hr 41min
Birmingham to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 4hr 54min
Nottingham to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 19min
Sheffield to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 33min
York to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 34min
Manchester to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 38min
Norwich to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 38min
Plymouth to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 38min
Swansea to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 44min
Leeds to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 5hr 54min
Liverpool to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 6hr 3min
Preston to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 6hr 8min
Newcastle to Lake (Isle of Wight)From 6hr 20min

Good to know

Can you get to the Tennyson Heritage Coast by train?

Yes. 2 stations are within 5 miles of the Tennyson Heritage Coast, including Shanklin and Lake (Isle of Wight).

What is the nearest train station to the Tennyson Heritage Coast?

Shanklin, 3.6 miles away (about 4.5 to 5.5 miles on foot) from the Tennyson Heritage Coast.

How long does it take to get to the Tennyson Heritage Coast by train?

The Tennyson Heritage Coast is 2hr 5min from Southampton, 2hr 32min from Brighton and 2hr 39min from London by train, to the nearest station.