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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Shap is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Shap is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Shap. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Coop via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Luton to Shap?

The distance between Luton and Shap is 324 miles. The road distance is 248.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Shap without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £200.

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

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

Where do I catch the Luton to Shap bus from?

Luton to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Train or bus from Luton to Shap?

The best way to get from Luton to Shap is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Luton to Shap bus arrive?

Luton to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Luton to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Shap is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Luton to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2644+ hotels available in Shap.

Luton to Shap - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 100 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 6m
£115–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 13m
£47–119
Drive 246.7 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Shapcar 246.7 mi
4h 1m
£61–88
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 4m
£70–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 25m
£82–148
Line 100 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 555 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
9h 41m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 39m
£73–179

Luton to Shap by train, foot, and bus

2Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.2 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Coop via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coop via Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 9h 13m.

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