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How to get fromCardiff to Castlefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain train
    5h 8m
    £88–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    7h 39m
    £29–45

  3. Drive  211.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Castlefordcar car 211.8 mi
    3h 47m
    £53–76

  4. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    7h 45m
    £71–186

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York
    5h 17m
    £70–112

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 13m
    £70–150

Cardiff to Castleford by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castleford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Wood Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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