There are 5 ways to get from Settle to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Settle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 33m£156–239Drive 288 mi
cheapest- Drive from Settle to Exetercar 288 mi
4h 58m£72–104Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
12h 2mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Settle to Boltontrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
5h 6m£91–289Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Settle to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 33m£138–246
Settle to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Settle to Exeter is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Settle to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Exeter via Bus Station Stand 3, Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Settle to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Settle and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Settle and Exeter is 322 miles. The road distance is 289.7 miles.
The best way to get from Settle to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £150 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Settle to Exeter, including transfers.
Settle to Exeter bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.
Settle to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.
The best way to get from Settle to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £150 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 2m.
What companies run services between Settle, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Settle to Exeter St Davids via Leeds in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Exeter via Bus Station Stand 3, Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 2m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–190
- 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
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Settle to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Settle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Settle to Exeter bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Settle to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Exeter is 290 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Settle to Exeter.
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