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.

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 £30 - £170.

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

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

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 £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 58m.

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 2623+ 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
£34–170
Drive 94.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Shapcar 94.5 mi
1h 47m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 58m
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 3m
£30–108
Steam train
1. Take the train from York to Carnforthtrain The Scarborough Spa Express
8h 4m

York to Shap by train and bus

2Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.6 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 Coop via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 58m.

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