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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Shap is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Shap is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Stirling to Shap?

The distance between Stirling and Shap is 161 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Shap without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Stirling to Shap, including transfers.

Train or bus from Stirling to Shap?

The best way to get from Stirling to Shap is to bus which takes 5h 56m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £90 and takes 4h 54m.

Can I drive from Stirling to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Shap is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Stirling to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2575+ hotels available in Shap.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Shap 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Square106
4h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
5h 56m
£18–36
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Shap140 mi
2h 20m
£35–51
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakes
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Market Square106
4h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to CarlisleInverness - London Euston
4h 54m
£66–90

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Islamic Centre to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stirling to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £60–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m.

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