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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Shap is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 11h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Shap is to drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Shap. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Market Square via Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Shap?

The distance between Gillingham and Shap is 328 miles. The road distance is 305.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shap without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Gillingham to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Shap bus from?

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

Train or bus from Gillingham to Shap?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Shap is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Gillingham to Shap bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gillingham to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Shap is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Gillingham to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2569+ hotels available in Shap.

Gillingham to Shap - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras IntlFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North LakesLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 31m
£71–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to BirminghamMichalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station590
11h 26m
£23–42
Drive 303.7 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Shap303.7 mi
5h 23m
£77–111
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) 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 14m
£109–376
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
9h 41m
£80–265
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) 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
7h 52m
£120–366
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
8h 23m
£94–339
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford International
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 8m
£107–344
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
7h 40m
£59–246
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
8h 1m
£109–354
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) 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 25m
£75–217

Gillingham to Shap by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.4 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Market Square via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Market Square via Birmingham, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 11h 26m.

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