There are 5 ways to get from Shap to Glencoe by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Hotelbus 915
6h 39m£54–101Bus via Carlisle
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
8h 1m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
7h 40m£137–209Drive 210.3 mi
- Drive from Shap to Glencoecar 210.3 mi
3h 51m£53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotelbus 915
8h 3m£27–43
Shap to Glencoe by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shap to Glencoe is to bus via Carlisle which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shap to Glencoe is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Glencoe. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Hotel via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Shap to Glencoe. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Fort William via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Shap and Glencoe is 219 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Shap to Glencoe without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 39m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Shap to Glencoe, including transfers.
Shap to Glencoe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Shap to Glencoe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Shap to Glencoe is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Shap, England and Glencoe, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Shap to Hotel via Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Fort William, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Hotel via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort William
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–30
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Shap to Glencoe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Shap to Glencoe train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Glencoe is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Shap to Glencoe.
There are 723+ hotels available in Glencoe.



























