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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Whitby is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 10h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Whitby is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Whitby?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Boyes via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Shap and Whitby?

No, there is no direct train from Shap to Whitby. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Whitby via Carlisle and Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Shap to Whitby?

The distance between Shap and Whitby is 169 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Whitby without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Shap to Whitby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Whitby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shap to Whitby train from?

Shap to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Shap to Whitby?

The best way to get from Shap to Whitby is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Shap to Whitby bus arrive?

Shap to Whitby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Shap to Whitby train arrive?

Shap to Whitby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Middlesbrough station.

Can I drive from Shap to Whitby?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Whitby is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Shap to Whitby.

Where can I stay near Whitby?

There are 2166+ hotels available in Whitby.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain Middlesbrough - Whitby / ...
6h 43m
£84–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Boyesbus 840
10h 7m
£18–27
Drive 96.3 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Whitbycar 96.3 mi
2h 9m
£24–35

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Distance: 168.4 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a vehicle from Shap to Whitby via Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, and Middlesbrough in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Boyes via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 10h 7m.

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