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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Perth is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Perth. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at South Street via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Shap to Perth?

The distance between Shap and Perth is 194 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 12m and costs £20 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Shap to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Perth bus from?

Shap to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Shap to Perth?

The best way to get from Shap to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 12m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Shap to Perth bus arrive?

Shap to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shap to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Perth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Shap to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 508+ hotels available in Perth.

Shap to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 12m
£21–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
6h 37m
£25–45
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Perthcar 163.8 mi
2h 55m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 31m
£32–150
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 59m
£69–95

Shap to Perth by bus, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Perth via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to South Street via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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