The average train between Preston and Settle takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 Preston and Settle. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Settle at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Settle. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Settle station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Preston to Settle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Settle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Giggleswick station.
Book your Preston to Settle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Settle is 44.2 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Giggleswick via Lancaster in around 1h 58m.