What is the cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

The cheapest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

The fastest way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Barrow in Furness and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Barrow in Furness to Shap. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Market Square via Kiosk and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Barrow in Furness and Shap?

No, there is no direct train from Barrow in Furness to Shap. However, there are services departing from Barrow-in-Furness and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

The distance between Barrow in Furness and Shap is 97 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Barrow in Furness to Shap without a car?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £55 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Shap bus from?

Barrow in Furness to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Barrow in Furness to Shap train from?

Barrow in Furness to Shap train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Barrow-in-Furness station.

Train or bus from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

The best way to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 106 bus, which costs and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Shap bus arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Shap bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at St Mary's Church station.

Where does the Barrow in Furness to Shap train arrive?

Barrow in Furness to Shap train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Barrow in Furness to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Barrow in Furness to Shap is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Barrow in Furness to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2696+ hotels available in Shap.

Barrow in Furness to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 106 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Barrow in Furness to Shap by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancastertrain Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 9m
£57–91
Drive 44.7 mi
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1. Drive from Barrow in Furness to Shapcar 44.7 mi
1h 3m
£11–16
Bus, line 106 bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to St Mary's Churchbus 6A / ...
2. Take the bus from Kiosk to Bus Stationbus X6 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
3h 54m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barrow in Furness to Shaptaxi 44.7 mi
1h 3m
£90–120

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Distance: 96.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Barrow in Furness, England and Shap, England?

You can take a train from Barrow-in-Furness to Shap via Lancaster and Penrith North Lakes in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Market Square via Kiosk and Bus Station in around 3h 54m.

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