The average train between Edinburgh and Settle takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Settle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Settle. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Settle at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Settle. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Settle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Edinburgh to Settle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Settle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Settle station.
Book your Edinburgh to Settle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Settle is 217.4 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Settle via Carlisle in around 3h 50m.