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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Shap is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Shap is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Shap. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Coop via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Rugby to Shap?

The distance between Rugby and Shap is 217 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Shap without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Rugby to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Shap bus from?

Rugby to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Shap?

The best way to get from Rugby to Shap is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Rugby to Shap bus arrive?

Rugby to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Shap is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Rugby to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2570+ hotels available in Shap.

Rugby to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rugby 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
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£70–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 33m
£38–88
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Shapcar 195.5 mi
3h 11m
£48–69
Train via Carnforth
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carnforthtrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
8h 40m
£80–138

Rugby to Shap by train and bus

2Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.4 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Coop via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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