There are 3 ways to get from Shap to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m£87–126Drive 121.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shap to Edinburghcar 121.9 mi
2h 25m£30–44Line 106 bus, line 104 bus, train
- Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus 106
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Streetbus 104
- Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shap to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Shap to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £85 - £130.
No, there is no direct train from Shap to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Shap and Edinburgh is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Shap to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £85 - £130.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Shap to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Shap to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Shap to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Edinburgh is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Shap to Edinburgh.
There are 2793+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between Shap, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day.
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 01524 733 831
- office@klch.co.uk
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
Bus from Market Square to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Stand A - English Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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