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How to get fromShap to Prestonby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shap to Preston by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shap to Penrith North Lakestaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    1h 11m
    £73–101

  2. Drive  59.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shap to Prestoncar car 59.4 mi
    1h 2m
    £15–22

  3. Line 106 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Square to Morrisonsbus bus 106
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 47m

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  • Distance: 82.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Shap to Preston. However, you can take the taxi to Penrith North Lakes then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Preston via Morrisons, Station, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 2h 47m.

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