The walk
From Colne station, walk to the Pennine Bridleway and follow the trail for 16.0 miles to Settle. Getting to and from the trail adds 2.6 miles away (about 3 to 3.5 miles on foot) in all.
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Getting there and back
At the end, trains from Settle back to Colne take from 3hr 10min. Times are averages from our journey data, not a live timetable.
To Colne from the cities
- PrestonFrom 1hr 12min
- LancasterFrom 1hr 36min
- ManchesterFrom 2hr
- LiverpoolFrom 2hr 13min
- LeedsFrom 2hr 18min
- YorkFrom 2hr 46min
- SheffieldFrom 3hr 14min
- BirminghamFrom 3hr 28min
Good to know
How long is the Colne to Settle walk?
About 19 to 19.5 miles from station to station: 16.0 miles along the Pennine Bridleway and 2.6 miles away (about 3 to 3.5 miles on foot) getting to and from the trail.
How do you get back from Settle to Colne?
By train: the quickest journey from Settle back to Colne takes 3hr 10min.
How do you get to Colne by train?
Colne is 1hr 12min from Preston, 1hr 36min from Lancaster, 2hr from Manchester and 4hr 6min from London by train.