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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Perth is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Perth. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at South Street via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Shap and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Shap to Perth. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Shap to Perth?

The distance between Shap and Perth is 193 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 20m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Shap to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Perth bus from?

Shap to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Shap to Perth train from?

Shap to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Shap to Perth?

The best way to get from Shap to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 20m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Shap to Perth bus arrive?

Shap to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Shap to Perth train arrive?

Shap to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Shap to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Perth is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Shap to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 559+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 20m
£118–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8
7h 1m
£22–41
Drive 163.8 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Perthcar 163.8 mi
2h 56m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 23m
£60–118
Train #2
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 17m
£53–93

Shap to Perth by bus

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Distance: 191.8 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Shap to Perth via Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to South Street via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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