What is the cheapest way to get from Shap to Saint Bees?

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Saint Bees is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shap to Saint Bees?

The fastest way to get from Shap to Saint Bees is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Saint Bees?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Saint Bees station. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Rail Station via Penrith, Main Street and Duke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Shap to Saint Bees?

The distance between Shap and Saint Bees is 74 miles. The road distance is 55 miles.

How do I travel from Shap to Saint Bees without a car?

The best way to get from Shap to Saint Bees without a car is to line 106 bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shap to Saint Bees?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Shap to Saint Bees, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Saint Bees bus from?

Shap to Saint Bees bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Penrith station.

Train or bus from Shap to Saint Bees?

The best way to get from Shap to Saint Bees is to bus and line 600 bus which takes 4h 37m and costs £12 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £16 - £100 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Shap to Saint Bees bus arrive?

Shap to Saint Bees bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Cockermouth station.

Can I drive from Shap to Saint Bees?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Saint Bees is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Shap to Saint Bees.

Where can I stay near Saint Bees?

There are 526+ hotels available in Saint Bees.

Shap to Saint Bees - 4 ways to travel via train, line 106 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Shap to Saint Bees by bus, train, or car

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Line 106 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Rail Stationbus 106
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
4h 10m
Bus, line 600 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Main Street to Duke Streetbus 600
4h 37m
£13–27
Drive 54.7 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Saint Beescar 54.7 mi
1h 13m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain
3. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to St Beestrain
5h 15m
£16–99

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shap to Saint Bees.

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Saint Bees, England?

You can take a bus from Market Square to Rail Station via Penrith, Main Street, and Duke Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to St Bees via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness in around 5h 15m.

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