There are 4 ways to get from Castleford to Cumbria by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 59m£46–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 54m£21–29Drive 111 mi
- Drive from Castleford to Cumbriacar 111 mi
2h 2m£28–41Line 163 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to City Square Hbus 163
- Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
7h 49m£31–54
Castleford to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Cumbria is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Castleford to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Wood Street and arriving at Pooley Bridge Inn via Leeds Cultural Stop C, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Castleford and Cumbria is 155 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Castleford to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Castleford to Cumbria, including transfers.
Castleford to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds Cultural Stop C station.
Castleford to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.
The best way to get from Castleford to Cumbria is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Castleford, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Castleford to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle once daily. Tickets cost £13–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Castleford Bus Station to City Square H
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Rail Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Castleford to Cumbria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Carlisle station.
Castleford to Cumbria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Cumbria is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Castleford to Cumbria.
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