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 £40 - £90 and takes 12h 18m.

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 4m and costs £85 - £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 Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Market Square via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Dover to Shap?

The distance between Dover and Shap is 371 miles. The road distance is 347.1 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 56m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Dover to Shap?

The best way to get from Dover to Shap is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 12h 18m.

Where does the Dover to Shap bus arrive?

Dover to Shap bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Dover to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Shap is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Dover to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2569+ 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 IntlRamsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 56m
£93–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoria814 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station590
12h 18m
£42–89
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
12h 7m
£63–106
Drive 345.1 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Shap345.1 mi
6h 4m
£87–126
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
7h 38m
£126–406
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 26m
£106–367
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
8h 11m
£119–372
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
8h 16m
£137–396
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
8h 12m
£82–237
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
8h 49m
£92–247

Dover to Shap by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 368.4 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Market Square via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Market Square via London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 12h 18m.

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