What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wood Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Castleford via Exeter St Davids and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Castleford?

The distance between Barnstaple and Castleford is 328 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Castleford without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £170 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Castleford?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Barnstaple to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Castleford bus from?

Barnstaple to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Castleford train from?

Barnstaple to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Castleford?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Castleford is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £170 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Castleford bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Castleford train arrive?

Barnstaple to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Castleford is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Barnstaple to Castleford.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Castleford?

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Barnstaple to Castleford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 13m
£171–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 37m
£41–83
Drive 280.8 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Castlefordcar 280.8 mi
4h 50m
£69–99
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain
6h 7m
£114–251
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain
10h 39m
£149–275
Train, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 41m
£141–302

Barnstaple to Castleford by train

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Distance: 326.5 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Castleford via Exeter St Davids and Leeds in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wood Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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