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

The cheapest way to get from London to Shap is to bus via Carlisle which costs £19 - £70 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Shap is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between London and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Shap. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Market Square via La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from London to Shap?

The distance between London and Shap is 293 miles. The road distance is 279.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Shap without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from London to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Shap bus from?

London to Shap bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Shap?

The best way to get from London to Shap is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 10h 17m.

Where does the London to Shap bus arrive?

London to Shap bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from London to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Shap is 280 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from London to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2563+ hotels available in Shap.

London to Shap - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from London 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 London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 31m
£50–150
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
10h 17m
£20–67
Drive 278.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Shapcar 278.1 mi
4h 42m
£67–97
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 53m
£75–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 590
10h 34m
£21–59
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 37m
£77–298
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 7m
£97–284

London to Shap by train and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.6 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakes hourly. Tickets cost £50–150 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotel every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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