Bus from Penrith to Shap
3 direct routes · about 38 min · first and last bus 15:55 (weekdays).
Next buses to Shap as of 10:26
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penrith, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Lonsdale Buses | ~39 min | 2 | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays only | 12:22 | 17:27 | Town Hall (at) | The Greyhound Hotel (o/s) | Eamont Bridge, Clifton, Lowther, Hackthorpe & Thrimby |
| 111 | Fellrunner | ~60 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 13:30 | 13:30 | Bus Station (P) (Stand 1) | Abbey Road (at) | Eamont Bridge, Askham, Helton, Butterwick, Bampton, Burnbanks & 2 more |
| S11 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~38 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:55 | 15:55 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (o/s) | Abbey Road (at) | Eamont Bridge, Yanwath, Tirril, Yanwath, Askham, Butterwick & 3 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penrith on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 106 bus or 111 bus timetable.
Fares from Penrith to Shap
- £3.00 adult single on the 106 (Lonsdale Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Penrith to Shap?
3 routes run directly from Penrith to Shap: the 106 (Lonsdale Buses), the 111 (Fellrunner), the S11 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). The most frequent is the 106, twice each weekday — board at Town Hall (at) and get off at The Greyhound Hotel (o/s), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penrith to Shap?
Around 38 minutes on the S11, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eamont Bridge, Clifton, Lowther, Hackthorpe and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penrith to Shap?
On weekdays the first and last direct bus leaves around 15:55. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penrith to Shap?
An adult single from Penrith to Shap is £3.00 on the 106 (Lonsdale Buses), from Town Hall (at) to The Greyhound Hotel (o/s). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.