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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Shap is to bus via Dover which costs £35 - £90 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Shap is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs £130 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Shap. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Market Square via Dover, London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

How far is it from Bruges to Shap?

The distance between Bruges and Shap is 584 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Shap without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs £140 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Bruges to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Shap bus from?

Bruges to Shap bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Shap?

The best way to get from Bruges to Shap is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs £140 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Bruges to Shap bus arrive?

Bruges to Shap bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Bruges and Shap?

Shap is 1h behind Bruges. It is currently 5:33 PM in Bruges and 4:33 PM in Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2551+ hotels available in Shap.

Bruges to Shap - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bruges to Shap by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes
9h 36m
£149–455
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Dover814
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Station590
19h 54m
£40–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
13h 23m
£99–220
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bruges to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Shap
7h 51m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aalter to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
9h 34m
£95–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Calais814
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotel
16h 6m
£45–93
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bruges to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Shap
8h 52m
£130–192
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
9h 46m
£73–183
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Newcastle (NCL)AMS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
10h 27m
£93–314
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)AMS - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
10h 18m
£90–288
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)AMS - LBA
4. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
5. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
11h 28m
£110–378

Bruges to Shap by train, foot, and bus

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9h 36mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.2 mi
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Shap, England?

You can take a train from Bruges to Coop via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Market Square via Calais, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 16h 6m.

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