The average train between Settle and Preston takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Settle to Preston. 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 Settle and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Settle is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Settle to Preston. However, there are services departing from Settle station and arriving at Preston station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Settle to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Giggleswick station.
Settle to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Settle to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Settle and Preston is 44.2 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Giggleswick to Preston via Lancaster in around 1h 15m.