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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Blackpool is to line 555 bus and bus which costs £9 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at North Station via Morrisons, Blackhall Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Shap and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Shap to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Blackpool North via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Shap to Blackpool?

The distance between Shap and Blackpool is 100 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £55 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Shap to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Blackpool bus from?

Shap to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Blackhall Road station.

Where do I catch the Shap to Blackpool train from?

Shap to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Shap to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Shap to Blackpool is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and bus, which costs £9 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Shap to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shap to Blackpool train arrive?

Shap to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Shap to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Blackpool is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shap to Blackpool.

Where can I stay near Blackpool?

There are 1912+ hotels available in Blackpool.

Shap to Blackpool - 3 ways to travel via train, line 555 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 41m
£57–87
Line 555 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
5h 7m
£9
Drive 63.6 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Blackpoolcar 63.6 mi
1h 15m
£16–23

Shap to Blackpool by bus

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5h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99.6 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Shap to Blackpool North via Penrith North Lakes and Preston in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to North Station via Morrisons, Blackhall Road, and Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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