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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Shap is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Shap is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Shap. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Market Square via Galgate - Stand B and Classic Coaches bus depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Darlington to Shap?

The distance between Darlington and Shap is 126 miles. The road distance is 53.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Shap without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Darlington to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Shap bus from?

Darlington to Shap bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from Town Hall station.

Where does the Darlington to Shap bus arrive?

Darlington to Shap bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Galgate - Commercial Hotel station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Shap is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Darlington to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2487+ hotels available in Shap.

Darlington to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Square106
4h 31m
Drive 53.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Darlington to Shap53.2 mi
1h 9m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Galgate - Commercial HotelX75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Stand B to Classic Coaches bus depot572
4h 39m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Darlington to Shap53.2 mi
1h 9m
£110–140

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Market Square via Galgate - Stand B and Classic Coaches bus depot in around 4h 39m.

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