What is the cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Shap?

The cheapest way to get from Covent Garden to Shap is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Shap?

The fastest way to get from Covent Garden to Shap is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Covent Garden and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Covent Garden to Shap. However, there are services departing from Savoy Street and arriving at Market Square via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Covent Garden to Shap?

The distance between Covent Garden and Shap is 294 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.

How do I travel from Covent Garden to Shap without a car?

The best way to get from Covent Garden to Shap without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Covent Garden to Shap?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Covent Garden to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Covent Garden to Shap bus from?

Covent Garden to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Covent Garden to Shap?

The best way to get from Covent Garden to Shap is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Covent Garden to Shap bus arrive?

Covent Garden to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Covent Garden to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Covent Garden to Shap is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Covent Garden to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2569+ hotels available in Shap.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Covent Garden 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 London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 41m
£67–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
10h 16m
£33–86
Drive 278.1 mi
1. Drive from Covent Garden to Shap278.1 mi
4h 41m
£70–101
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Square
7h 38m
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
9h 20m
£76–216
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
7h 23m
£82–285
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
6h 48m
£100–347
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 26m
£111–337
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
7h 53m
£95–295

Covent Garden to Shap by subway, train, and bus

16Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.4 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Covent Garden, Greater London, England and Shap, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £65–150 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savoy Street to Market Square via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 10h 16m.

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