There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Settle by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to LeedsPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to SettleLeeds - Carlisle / ...
6h 36m£65–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
10h 52m£18–48Drive 288.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Settle288.3 mi
4h 54m£71–102Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Settle
5h 47m£89–274Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settle
9h 39m£130–242
Exeter to Settle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Settle is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Settle is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Settle. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Market Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Ilkley Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Settle. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Settle via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Exeter and Settle is 320 miles. The road distance is 289.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Settle without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Exeter to Settle, including transfers.
Exeter to Settle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Settle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Settle is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 10h 52m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Settle, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Settle via Leeds in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Market Place via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Railway Road, Ilkley Bus Station, Market Place, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 10h 52m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–130
Train from Exeter St Davids to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–240
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
Train from Manchester Victoria to Settle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Settle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Settle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Settle is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Exeter to Settle.
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