What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shap is 135 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Shap.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Square106
4h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus StationAir / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
6h 8m
£20–39
Drive 125.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shap125.7 mi
2h 23m
£32–46

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 134.4 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Shap, England?

You can take a bus from Airport to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 8m.

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