The average bus between Shap and Saint Bees takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shap to Saint Bees. 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 Saint Bees. 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 Saint Bees at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Penrith and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Shap to Saint Bees? 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 Saint Bees. However, there are services departing from Shap station and arriving at Saint Bees station via Cockermouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Shap to Saint Bees bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Penrith station.
Shap to Saint Bees bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Duke Street station.
The distance between Shap and Saint Bees is 59.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a bus from Market Square to Rail Station via Penrith, Main Street, and Duke Street in around 4h 37m.