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 £20 - £30 and takes 6h 30m.

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 22m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Shap. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Stirling to Shap?

The distance between Stirling and Shap is 166 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 5h 7m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Stirling to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Shap bus from?

Stirling to Shap bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Shap?

The best way to get from Stirling to Shap is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Stirling to Shap bus arrive?

Stirling to Shap bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Shap is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Stirling to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2679+ hotels available in Shap.

Stirling to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
5h 7m
£57–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 30m
£20–29
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Shapcar 140 mi
2h 22m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 31m
£43–69

Stirling to Shap by train and bus

60Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Stirling to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 39m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice a week.

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