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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Nelson is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Wood Street and arriving at Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Keighley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Nelson?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Nelson via Leeds and Burnley Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Castleford to Nelson?

The distance between Castleford and Nelson is 52 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Nelson without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Castleford to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Nelson bus from?

Castleford to Nelson bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wood Street station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Nelson train from?

Castleford to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Castleford station.

Train or bus from Castleford to Nelson?

The best way to get from Castleford to Nelson is to line 140 bus and line 60 bus and bus which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Castleford to Nelson bus arrive?

Castleford to Nelson bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Castleford to Nelson train arrive?

Castleford to Nelson train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Nelson is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Castleford to Nelson.

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

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Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Nelson.

Castleford to Nelson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 140 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Castleford to Nelson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
2. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to The Zonebus M6
2h 19m
Drive 41.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castleford to Nelsoncar 41.6 mi
1h 8m
£11–15
Line 140 bus, line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wood Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Seldon Streetbus M4
3h 28m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Nelsontaxi 41.6 mi
1h 8m
£85–110
Train
1. Take the train from Castleford to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
3. Take the train from Burnley Central to Nelsontrain
3h 9m
£20–38

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Distance: 51.9 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Nelson, Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Wood Street to Seldon Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley Bus Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castleford to Nelson via Leeds, Burnley Manchester Road, and Burnley Central in around 3h 9m.

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