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The Folly Museum of North Craven Life
Working public gallery and studio complex in Settle, showing contemporary art and craft in a converted mill with changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Settle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Settle will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester for Settle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Settle trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:00 Manchester | 2h20 | 10:20 Settle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester to Settle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:38 |
Last train 22:00 |
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Working public gallery and studio complex in Settle, showing contemporary art and craft in a converted mill with changing exhibitions.
Local history museum in a listed house, interpreting everyday life, farming and trade across North Craven through objects and displays.
Volunteer-run gallery in a former chapel, presenting exhibitions by local and visiting artists and adding a cultural stop near the station.
Dramatic limestone outcrop above Settle, reached by a rewarding walk and loved for wide views over the town and surrounding Dales.
Waterfall and riverside beauty spot just outside Settle, popular for walks, scenery and spotting leaping salmon in season.
Easy riverside walking area from town, giving a quieter local perspective with water, trees and access towards open countryside.
A crumbly Yorkshire cheese traditionally made from cow’s milk. It is a classic regional food in the Dales and often served with fruit cake.
Traditional Yorkshire curd tart made with fresh curd cheese, eggs, sugar and nutmeg. A long-standing regional bake linked to old farmhouse cooking.
A rich fruit loaf packed with currants, peel and spice. It is a much-loved Yorkshire tea-time bake, often eaten sliced with butter or cheese.
Popular café and bakery known for breakfasts, lunches, cakes and good coffee in a friendly, informal setting.
Stylish bistro and bar in Settle offering modern British cooking, drinks and a smart but welcoming atmosphere.
Long-established riverside pub with hearty meals, local beers and a traditional interior popular with walkers and visitors.
Moderate for a small Yorkshire market town. Dining and lodging are usually cheaper than major UK cities, but tourist stays and limited transport can raise overall costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up in cafés and taxis, but it is not expected everywhere.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Settle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Settle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Settle trains use the Manchester Victoria to Settle station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Settle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Settle has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Settle.
Ticket office support is available at Settle.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Settle: Parking, WC.
Available at Settle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Settle: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step-free Access to platform 2 (to Carlisle is via a staff operated pedestrian foot crossing (Barrow Crossing). When un-staffed, access to platform 2 is via a stepped footbridge. Level access from booking office, car park and station entrance to platform 1 (to Leeds). If you are unable to use the stairs and are travelling outside of staffing hours please contact 0800 138 5560 for advice on alternative accessible road transport, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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