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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Shap is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Shap is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Shap. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Coop via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Dover to Shap?

The distance between Dover and Shap is 371 miles. The road distance is 346.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Shap without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Dover to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Shap bus from?

Dover to Shap bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Train or bus from Dover to Shap?

The best way to get from Dover to Shap is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Dover to Shap bus arrive?

Dover to Shap bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Can I drive from Dover to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Shap is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Dover to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 1917+ hotels available in Shap.

Dover to Shap - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dover 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 36m
£137–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
12h 23m
£49–100
Drive 344.8 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Shapcar 344.8 mi
6h 8m
£85–123
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 20m
£142–383
Train via Station
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 18m
£128–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 41m
£128–433
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 31m
£154–371
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 9m
£161–376
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 58m
£110–264
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 40m
£116–254

Dover to Shap by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

6h 36mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 369 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Coop via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover to Coop via Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 12h 23m.

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