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How to get fromCardiff to Settleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Settle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain train
    6h 1m
    £92–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 15m
    £43–101

  3. Drive 218.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Settlecar car 218.8 mi
    4h 39m
    £53–77

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    4. Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain train
    7h 44m
    £96–229

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settletrain train Rochdale - Ribblehead
    6h 17m
    £90–156

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    9h 16m

Cardiff to Settle by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Manchester Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 15m.

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