There are 2 ways to get from Shap to Blackpool by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Shap to Blackpool is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Shap to Blackpool is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £23.
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.
The distance between Shap and Blackpool is 100 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shap to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Shap to Blackpool, including transfers.
Shap to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Shap to Blackpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Blackpool is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Shap to Blackpool.
There are 1890+ hotels available in Blackpool.
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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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