The average bus between Shap and Grasmere takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shap to Grasmere. 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 4 times a day between Shap and Grasmere. 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 Grasmere at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shap to Grasmere? 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 Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Shap station and arriving at Grasmere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Shap to Grasmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Market Square station.
Shap to Grasmere bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Village Hall station.
The distance between Shap and Grasmere is 23.8 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Market Square to Village Hall via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 16m.