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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Shap is to bus which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Shap is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Dundee to Shap?

The distance between Dundee and Shap is 187 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Shap without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £27 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dundee to Shap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dundee to Shap?

The best way to get from Dundee to Shap is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £27 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

Can I drive from Dundee to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Shap is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Dundee to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2570+ hotels available in Shap.

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

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

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 Dundee to HaymarketDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 30m
£28–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
6h 56m
£22–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 48m
Drive 177 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Shap177 mi
3h 9m
£45–64

Dundee to Shap by train and bus

16Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Shap, England?

You can take a train from Dundee to Market Square via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Market Square via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 56m.

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