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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Preston is to line 555 bus and line 41 bus which costs £9 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Preston. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Frank Street via Morrisons, Blackhall Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Shap to Preston?

The distance between Shap and Preston is 85 miles. The road distance is 59.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Shap to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Preston bus from?

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

Where does the Shap to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shap to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Preston is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Shap to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2331+ hotels available in Preston.

Shap to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 555 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Abbey Road to Queen Elizabeth Grammar Schoolbus S11
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h
£28–48
Line 555 bus, line 41 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackhall Road to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Frank Streetbus 40 / ...
4h 47m
£9
Drive 59.4 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Prestoncar 59.4 mi
1h 2m
£15–21

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 84.4 mi
Duration: 2h

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Frank Street via Morrisons, Blackhall Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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