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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Bath is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Bath is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Bath. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at James Street West via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Shap to Bath?

The distance between Shap and Bath is 289 miles. The road distance is 254.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Bath without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Shap to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Bath bus from?

Shap to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Shap to Bath?

The best way to get from Shap to Bath is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Shap to Bath bus arrive?

Shap to Bath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Shap to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Bath is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Shap to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 1407+ hotels available in Bath.

Shap to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 106 bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Shap to Bath 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 Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 26m
£113–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
10h 32m
£54–130
Drive 253.1 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Bathcar 253.1 mi
4h 22m
£63–92
Line 106 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
6h 26m
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
7h 24m
£132–203
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Stationbus 19
10h 23m
£114–186
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
6h
£83–175
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
6h 38m
£83–175

Shap to Bath by bus and train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Bath Spa via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to James Street West via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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