What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle is to bus which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Settle?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Settle. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Market Place via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Settle?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Settle. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Settle via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Settle?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Settle is 55 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Settle without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle without a car is to train via Bolton which takes 2h 58m and costs £20 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Settle?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Greater Manchester to Settle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Settle bus from?

Greater Manchester to Settle bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Settle train from?

Greater Manchester to Settle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Settle?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Settle is to train via Bolton which takes 2h 58m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £12 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Settle bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Settle bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Settle train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Settle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Settle station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Settle?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Settle is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Greater Manchester to Settle.

Where can I stay near Settle?

There are 985+ hotels available in Settle.

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Settle by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bolton
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Settletrain Rochdale - Ribblehead
2h 58m
£21–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
5h 5m
£10–12
Drive 50.4 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Settlecar 50.4 mi
1h 14m
£13–18
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Settletrain Rochdale - Ribblehead
3h 11m
£23–42

Greater Manchester to Settle by bus and train

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Distance: 54.5 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Settle, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Settle twice a week. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Market Place via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 5h 5m.

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