The average bus between Shap and Carlisle takes 1h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shap to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Shap and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shap is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 6:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 30m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Shap to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Shap station and arriving at Carlisle station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Shap to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Market Square station.
Shap to Carlisle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Shap and Carlisle is 43.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a bus from Market Square to Bus Station via Bus Station in around 1h 51m.