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 £18 - £50 and takes 10h 6m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Bus Station via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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 43m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 43m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 10h 6m.

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 20m to drive from Shap to Bath.

Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2580+ hotels available in Bath.

Shap to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 19 bus

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 StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
6h 43m
£37–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Station590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
10h 6m
£18–46
Drive 253.1 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Bath253.1 mi
4h 20m
£63–91
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
6h
£58–139
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Station19
8h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Morrisons to Railway Station552
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Deansgate
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
11h 53m
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Rail Station
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
6h 46m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
6h 33m
£69–236

Shap to Bath by bus and train

16Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Bus Station via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 6m.

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