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How to get fromCardiff to Settleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Giggleswicktrain train
    6h 2m
    £93–160

  2. Drive 218.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Settlecar car 218.8 mi
    4h 39m
    £54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 2 to Market Placebus bus 580 / ...
    9h 3m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Leedstrain train Cardiff Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Settletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle / ...
    6h 17m
    £138–199

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settletrain train Rochdale - Ribblehead
    6h 17m
    £91–158

Cardiff to Settle by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Settle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Giggleswick via Crewe and Lancaster in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Market Place via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 3m.

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