What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Settle?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Settle is to car ferry and train which costs £60 - £100 and takes 14h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Settle?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Settle is to fly and train which takes 5h 21m and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Settle?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Settle. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Market Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station and Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Belfast to Settle?

The distance between Belfast and Settle is 238 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Settle without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Settle without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 51m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Settle?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Belfast to Settle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Settle bus from?

Belfast to Settle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Settle bus arrive?

Belfast to Settle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Settle?

There are 935+ hotels available in Settle.

Belfast to Settle - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Settle by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Settle
5h 21m
£43–152
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Settle
10h 51m
£71–175
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Settle
11h 25m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
5. Take the train from Carlisle to Settle
11h 47m
£95–390
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Settle
6h 1m
£43–127
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Settle
5h 35m
£58–191
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswick
5h 41m
£56–175
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswick
6h 26m
£56–155
Fly Belfast International Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BFS - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Settle
6h 5m
£80–171
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Settle
7h 4m
£59–209
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UnderpassUk030
13h 46m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Southport to Bolton
3. Take the train from Bolton to Settle
14h 34m
£62–97
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Settle
5h 47m
£71–117

Belfast to Settle by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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10h 51mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Settle.

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Settle, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Settle. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Bolton, then take the train to Settle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Settle via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 10h 51m.

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