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How to get fromShap to Dumfriesby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shap to Dumfries by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shap to Penrith North Lakestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    1h 55m
    £45–67

  2. Drive 62.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shap to Dumfriescar car 62.8 mi
    1h 10m
    £16–23

  3. Line 106 bus, line 104 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus bus 106
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3h 5m

  4. Line 106 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus bus 106
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train Carlisle - Dumfries / ...
    2h 55m

  5. Line 106 bus, line 104 bus, train, line 381 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus bus 106
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hall to Loreburne Centre Stance 2bus bus 381
    3h 26m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Shap to Dumfries. However, you can take the taxi to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Dumfries. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Dumfries via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, and Carlisle in around 3h 5m.

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