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 £45 - £75 and takes 12h 57m.

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 59m and costs £60 - £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 Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Coop via Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Braintree to Shap?

The distance between Braintree and Shap is 341 miles. The road distance is 266.4 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 37m and costs £110 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 37m and costs £110 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Braintree to Shap bus arrive?

Braintree to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Shap is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Braintree to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Shap.

Braintree to Shap - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Braintree to Shap by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 37m
£119–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 57m
£46–72
Drive 264.9 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Shapcar 264.9 mi
4h 59m
£65–94
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 18m
£47–228
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 12m
£117–344
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Kirkby Stephentrain
12h 9m
£71–137
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 43m
£49–219
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 18m
£111–365
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 53m
£114–382

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

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339.3 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Coop via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Rail Station in around 12h 57m.

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