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How to get fromCarlisle to Shapby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Shap by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School to Abbey Roadbus bus S11
    1h 51m
    £9–14

  2. Drive 29.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlisle to Shapcar car 29.9 mi
    37 min
    £8–11

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Shaptaxi taxi
    28 min
    £31–42

  4. Line 104 bus, line 106 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Mexxaluna to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus bus 106
    2h 27m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carlisle to Shaptaxi taxi 29.9 mi
    37 min
    £70–85

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a bus from La Mexxaluna to Market Square via Bus Station in around 2h 27m.

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