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How to get fromSettle to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Settle to Manchester VictoriatrainRibblehead - Rochdale
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    5h 56m
    £87–128

  2. Drive 220.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Settle to Cardiffcar220.6 mi
    4h 37m
    £56–80

  3. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDbus
    9h 48m

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Settle to Boltontrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 56m
    £118–358

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Settle to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
    5h 57m
    £95–276

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusX43
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Kingsway GDbusM19
    10h 37m

  7. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Settle to Leedstrain
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeNCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 13m
    £61–226

Settle to Cardiff by train and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Settle, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Settle to Cardiff Central via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Kingsway GD via Bus Station Stand 3, Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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