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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Shap and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Shap to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Tangier Street via Penrith and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Shap and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Shap to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Whitehaven via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Shap to Whitehaven?

The distance between Shap and Whitehaven is 68 miles. The road distance is 52.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £65 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Shap to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shap to Whitehaven bus from?

Shap to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Shap to Whitehaven train from?

Shap to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Shap to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Shap to Whitehaven is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Shap to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Shap to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Workington station.

Where does the Shap to Whitehaven train arrive?

Shap to Whitehaven train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitehaven station.

Can I drive from Shap to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Whitehaven is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Shap to Whitehaven.

Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 598+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
2h 21m
£70–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Workingtonbus X4 / ...
3h 30m
£6
Drive 52 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Whitehavencar 52 mi
1h 4m
£13–19
Line 106 bus, bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Bus Stationbus 106
2. Take the bus from Penrith to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Duke Streetbus 600
3h 33m

Shap to Whitehaven by bus

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Distance: 67.5 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Shap, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Whitehaven hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West operates a bus from Penrith to Workington hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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