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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Shap is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Shap is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Shap?

The distance between Cairnryan and Shap is 212 miles. The road distance is 134.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Shap without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 4m and costs £28 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Cairnryan to Shap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Shap?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Shap is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 7h 20m.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Shap is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cairnryan to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2569+ hotels available in Shap.

Cairnryan to Shap - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Shap by bus, train, or car

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North LakesGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
6h 4m
£29–69
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
7h 20m
£25–46
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
7h 36m
£39–91
Drive 133.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Shap133.6 mi
2h 29m
£34–48
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North LakesGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
6h 5m
Bus, line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terrace60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
6h 50m
£30–75

Cairnryan to Shap by bus, foot, and train

12Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Shap, England?

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Market Square via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 20m.

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