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

The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Shap is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rugby to Shap is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Rugby and Shap?

No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Shap. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at Abbey Road via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Rugby and Shap?

No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Shap. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Rugby to Shap?

The distance between Rugby and Shap is 209 miles. The road distance is 196.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rugby to Shap without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Rugby to Shap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Shap bus from?

Rugby to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rugby to Shap train from?

Rugby to Shap train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.

Train or bus from Rugby to Shap?

The best way to get from Rugby to Shap is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Rugby to Shap bus arrive?

Rugby to Shap bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Rugby to Shap train arrive?

Rugby to Shap train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Rugby to Shap?

Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Shap is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Rugby to Shap.

Where can I stay near Shap?

There are 2668+ hotels available in Shap.

Rugby to Shap - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 106 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Shap by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 6m
£112–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
9h 24m
£38–60
Drive 195.5 mi
1. Drive from Rugby to Shapcar 195.5 mi
3h 11m
£49–70
Train, line 106 bus
1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Squarebus 106
5h 42m

Rugby to Shap by bus

5Weekly Buses

9h 24mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Shap via Crewe and Penrith North Lakes in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station once daily. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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