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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Shap is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Shap is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Shap?

The distance between Edinburgh and Shap is 131 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Shap without a car is to train and line 106 bus which takes 3h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Edinburgh to Shap, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Shap is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Edinburgh to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2537+ hotels available in Shap.

Edinburgh to Shap - 3 ways to travel via train, line 106 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Shap by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 106 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Coop106
3h 6m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Bus Station837
4h 30m
£16–42
Drive 121.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Shap121.7 mi
2h 24m
£30–43

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Shap.

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Distance: 130.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

National Express operates a bus from North St David Street to Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £11–29 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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