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There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Shap by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 19m
    £133–208

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Victoria - Windermere
    8h 49m
    £49–82

  3. Drive 247.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Shapcar car 247.4 mi
    4h 2m
    £61–87

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to Abbey Roadbus bus
    6h 53m
    £59–146

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 5m
    £120–181

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    9h 28m
    £55–134

Bristol to Shap by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Shap via Birmingham New Street and Penrith North Lakes in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Abbey Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in around 9h 28m.

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