There are 7 ways to get from Settle to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Settle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 57m£51–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk078
11h 17m£18–41Drive 220.6 mi
- Drive from Settle to Cardiffcar 220.6 mi
4h 39m£53–76Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Settle to Shipleytrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 32m£62–163Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Settle to Manchester Victoriatrain Ribblehead - Rochdale / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 57m£57–125Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Settle to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 57m£106–348Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Settle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 11m£52–181
Settle to Cardiff by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Settle to Cardiff is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Settle to Cardiff is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Bus Station Stand 5, Keighley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Settle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Settle and arriving at Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Settle and Cardiff is 274 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.
The best way to get from Settle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £50 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Settle to Cardiff, including transfers.
Settle to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Settle to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.
The best way to get from Settle to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Settle, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Settle to Cardiff Central via Leeds and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road once daily. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–180
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Newcastle to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–90
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–180
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Settle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Settle to Shipley
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
Train from Settle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
Train from Settle to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–11
Train from Leeds to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Settle to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
Settle to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Cardiff is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Settle to Cardiff.
Book your Settle to Cardiff train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1581+ hotels available in Cardiff.






























