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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Shap is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Shap is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Shap. However, there are services departing from La Mexxaluna and arriving at Market Square via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Shap?

The distance between Carlisle and Shap is 30 miles. The road distance is 30.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Shap without a car is to train and line 106 bus which takes 1h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Carlisle to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Shap bus from?

Carlisle to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from La Mexxaluna station.

Where does the Carlisle to Shap bus arrive?

Carlisle to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Shap is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Carlisle to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2555+ hotels available in Shap.

Carlisle to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, line 106 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Shap by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 106 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Coopbus 106
1h 44m
Drive 29.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Shapcar 29.9 mi
37 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Shaptaxi 29.9 mi
37 min
£70–85
Line 104 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
2h 22m
£8–15

Carlisle to Shap by bus

68Weekly Buses

2h 22mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.8 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a bus from La Mexxaluna to Market Square via Bus Station in around 2h 22m.

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