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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Preston is to train which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Preston is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Settle and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Settle to Preston. However, there are services departing from Giggleswick and arriving at Preston via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Settle to Preston?

The distance between Settle and Preston is 50 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Preston without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 1h 14m and costs £11 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Settle to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Settle to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Settle to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Preston is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Settle to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Settle to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, and line 152 bus

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

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Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Giggleswick to Lancastertrain Leeds - Lancaster / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
1h 14m
£11–63
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Settle to Blackburntrain Ribblehead - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the train from Blackburn to Prestontrain Colne - Preston / ...
1h 41m
£8–10
Drive 36 mi
1. Drive from Settle to Prestoncar 36 mi
47 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Settle to Prestontaxi 36 mi
47 min
£85–110
Train, line 152 bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Blackburntrain Ribblehead - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
1h 56m

Settle to Preston by train

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.4 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

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

You can take a train from Giggleswick to Preston via Lancaster in around 1h 14m.

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