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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Chester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Settle and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Settle to Chester. However, there are services departing from Giggleswick and arriving at Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Settle to Chester?

The distance between Settle and Chester is 95 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Chester without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Settle to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Chester train from?

Settle to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Giggleswick station.

Where does the Settle to Chester train arrive?

Settle to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Settle to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Chester is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Settle to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Settle to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 581 bus, and line 82 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Settle to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain
2h 44m
£42–57
Drive 84.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Settle to Chestercar 84.1 mi
1h 40m
£21–30
Line 581 bus, line 82 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Kirkby Lonsdale Booth'sbus 581
2. Take the bus from Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's to Bus Stationbus 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4h 15m
Train
1. Take the train from Settle to Manchester Victoriatrain Ribblehead - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
3h 24m
£45–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus M6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Printworksbus X43
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chestertrain
5h 42m

Settle to Chester by train

53Weekly Trains

2h 44mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Settle to Chester.

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Distance: 94 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Settle, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Giggleswick to Chester via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 44m.

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