There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Settle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settletrain Rochdale - Ribblehead / ...
6h 23m£77–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
11h 6m£25–43Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus X43
10h 36m£55–77Drive 221.6 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Settlecar 221.6 mi
4h 37m£55–79Train, fly
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain
7h 43m£75–273Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain
6h 46m£113–307
Cardiff to Settle by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Settle is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Settle is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Settle. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Settle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Settle via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Cardiff and Settle is 224 miles. The road distance is 222.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Settle without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 23m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Cardiff to Settle, including transfers.
Cardiff to Settle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Settle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Settle is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 23m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Settle, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Settle via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 36m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–70
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
Train from Leeds to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £22–27
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £19–24
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £26–40
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £35–50
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–75
- 1st Class
- £95–140
Train from Bristol Parkway to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–260
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £85–130
- 1st Class
- £180–260
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Settle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Cardiff to Settle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Settle is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cardiff to Settle.
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