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How to get fromShap to Whitehavenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shap to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain train Carlisle - Whitehaven
    2h 21m
    £46–68

  2. Drive 52 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shap to Whitehavencar car 52 mi
    1h 4m
    £13–19

  3. Line 106 bus, bus, line 600 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus bus 106
    2. Take the bus from Penrith to Cockermouthbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Main Street to Duke Streetbus bus 600
    3h 33m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shap to Whitehaventaxi taxi 52 mi
    1h 4m
    £100–130

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  • Distance: 67.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Whitehaven hourly. Tickets cost £15–28 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Duke Street via Penrith and Main Street in around 3h 33m.

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