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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Shap is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Shap is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Shap?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Shap. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Braintree to Shap?

The distance between Braintree and Shap is 340 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Shap without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Braintree to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Shap train from?

Braintree to Shap train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Where does the Braintree to Shap train arrive?

Braintree to Shap train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Shap is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Braintree to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2672+ hotels available in Shap.

Braintree to Shap - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Braintree to Shap by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 20m
£148–247
Drive 262.6 mi
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1. Drive from Braintree to Shapcar 262.6 mi
5h 6m
£64–93
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 48m
£69–196
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 21m
£141–221
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 31m
£78–201
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 3m
£150–416
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 29m
£113–363

Braintree to Shap by bus and train

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.1 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Shap via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 20m.

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