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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Shap is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Shap is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Perth to Shap?

The distance between Perth and Shap is 194 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Shap without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 6m and costs £29 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Perth to Shap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Perth to Shap?

The best way to get from Perth to Shap is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 6m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

Can I drive from Perth to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Shap is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Perth to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2565+ hotels available in Shap.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Shap by train, bus, or car

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 Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North LakesGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 6m
£30–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
6h 35m
£17–35
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Shap163.8 mi
2h 53m
£41–60
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
5h 39m
£67–91
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North LakesEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 47m
£28–165

Perth to Shap by train, foot, and bus

16Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Market Square via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 35m.

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