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How to get fromPreston to Shapby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Shap by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Shaptaxi taxi
    1h 4m
    £51–76

  2. Drive 59.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Shapcar car 59.4 mi
    1h 2m
    £15–22

  3. Train, line 106 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 106
    2h 50m

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  • Distance: 82.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Shap. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes then take the taxi to Shap. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Market Square via Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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