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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Settle is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Settle is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Settle?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Settle. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Giggleswick via Crewe and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Settle?

The distance between Cardiff and Settle is 240 miles. The road distance is 220.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Settle without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Cardiff to Settle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Settle train from?

Cardiff to Settle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Where does the Cardiff to Settle train arrive?

Cardiff to Settle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Settle?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Settle is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Cardiff to Settle.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Settle?

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Where can I stay near Settle?

There are 975+ hotels available in Settle.

Cardiff to Settle - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Settle by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain
6h 1m
£80–132
Drive 218.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cardiff to Settlecar 218.8 mi
4h 39m
£54–78
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Settletrain
8h 56m
£72–198
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settletrain Rochdale - Ribblehead
6h 15m
£75–128
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Leedstrain Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain Sheffield - Carlisle / ...
6h 17m
£111–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
3. Take the train from Shipley to Settletrain
9h 5m
£76–162
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain
7h 49m
£88–211

Cardiff to Settle by train

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Distance: 238.1 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Settle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Giggleswick via Crewe and Lancaster in around 6h 1m.

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