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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Shap is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Shap is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Shap. However, there are services departing from Gt George Street and arriving at Market Square via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Shap?

The distance between Preston and Shap is 84 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Shap without a car is to train and line 106 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Preston to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Shap bus from?

Preston to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Gt George Street station.

Where does the Preston to Shap bus arrive?

Preston to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Shap is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Preston to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2623+ hotels available in Shap.

Preston to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, line 106 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Shap by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 106 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Coopbus 106
2h 20m
Drive 59.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Shapcar 59.4 mi
1h 2m
£15–22
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
2h 50m
Line 40 bus, line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gt George Street to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
4h 54m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Gt George Street to Market Square via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

Train operators

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