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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Shap is to train which costs £65 - £95 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Shap is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Inverness to Shap?

The distance between Inverness and Shap is 315 miles. The road distance is 275.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Shap without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 27m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Inverness to Shap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Inverness to Shap?

The best way to get from Inverness to Shap is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 27m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.

Can I drive from Inverness to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Shap is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Inverness to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2565+ hotels available in Shap.

Inverness to Shap - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to HaymarketInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 27m
£41–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
8h 29m
Drive 274.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Shap274.3 mi
4h 52m
£69–100
Fly, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakes
7h 30m
£113–285
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
8h 22m
£70–94

Inverness to Shap by train and bus

16Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Market Square via Haymarket, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 8h 29m.

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