There are 4 ways to get from Settle to Holyhead by train, bus, or car
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Train via Lancaster
best- Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain
- Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
5h 6m£55–98Drive 160.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Settle to Holyheadcar 160.8 mi
2h 59m£40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus M6
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
7h 43m£50–82Train
- Take the train from Settle to Manchester Victoriatrain Ribblehead - Rochdale
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
5h 41m£59–105
Settle to Holyhead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Settle to Holyhead is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Settle to Holyhead is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Settle to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Giggleswick and arriving at Holyhead via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Settle and Holyhead is 179 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Settle to Holyhead without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h 6m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Settle to Holyhead, including transfers.
Settle to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Giggleswick station.
Settle to Holyhead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Holyhead is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Settle to Holyhead.
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What companies run services between Settle, England and Holyhead, Wales?
You can take a train from Giggleswick to Holyhead via Lancaster and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 6m.
Train from Giggleswick to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Settle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 60 40 110
- hello@burnleybuses.co.uk hello@burnleybuses.co.uk
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- The Burnley Bus Company
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