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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Castleford is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Castleford is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Castleford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Castleford?

The distance between Birmingham and Castleford is 110 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Birmingham to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Castleford bus from?

Birmingham to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Castleford train from?

Birmingham to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Castleford?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Castleford is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Birmingham to Castleford bus arrive?

Birmingham to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Castleford train arrive?

Birmingham to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Castleford is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Birmingham to Castleford.

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

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Birmingham to Castleford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Castleford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2h 42m
£54–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
3h 7m
£15–25
Drive 106.4 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Castlefordcar 106.4 mi
1h 55m
£26–38
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3h 47m
£22–52

Birmingham to Castleford by train

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Distance: 108.9 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Castleford via Sheffield in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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