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

The cheapest way to get from York to Shap is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Shap is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Shap. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Market Square via Leeds City Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from York to Shap?

The distance between York and Shap is 171 miles. The road distance is 95.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Shap without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £22 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from York to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Shap bus from?

York to Shap bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from York to Shap?

The best way to get from York to Shap is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £22 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the York to Shap bus arrive?

York to Shap bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Can I drive from York to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Shap is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from York to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Shap.

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

There are 5 ways to get from York 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
best
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
4h 41m
£22–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 44m
Drive 94.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Shapcar 94.5 mi
1h 47m
£24–34
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from York to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 18m
£24–103
Steam train
1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain The Dalesman East
8h 2m

York to Shap by train and bus

4Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between York, England and Shap, England?

You can take a train from York to Coop via Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Market Square via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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