What is the cheapest way to get from Braintree to Shap?

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Shap is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Braintree to Shap?

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Shap is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Shap. However, there are services departing from Bus Interchange and arriving at Market Square via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Braintree to Shap?

The distance between Braintree and Shap is 341 miles. The road distance is 266.6 miles.

How do I travel from Braintree to Shap without a car?

The best way to get from Braintree to Shap without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £90 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Braintree to Shap?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Braintree to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Shap bus from?

Braintree to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Braintree to Shap?

The best way to get from Braintree to Shap is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Braintree to Shap bus arrive?

Braintree to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Shap is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Braintree to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Shap.

Braintree to Shap - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Braintree to Shap by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool StreetBraintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 45m
£90–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston HotelUkn31
12h 25m
£35–78
Drive 265 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Shap265 mi
4h 55m
£66–95
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
6h 48m
£41–151
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneaton
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
10h 4m
£94–302
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway737
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Station590
13h 43m
£51–76
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 25m
£47–149
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 26m
£99–328

Braintree to Shap by train, foot, subway, and bus

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.4 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Braintree, England and Shap, England?

You can take a train from Braintree to Coop via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Market Square via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 12h 25m.

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