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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Preston is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Castleford to Preston?

The distance between Castleford and Preston is 77 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Preston without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £50.

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

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

Where do I catch the Castleford to Preston train from?

Castleford to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.

Where does the Castleford to Preston train arrive?

Castleford to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Preston is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Castleford to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Preston.

Castleford to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 163 bus

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

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 19m
£27–48
Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castleford to Prestoncar 62.2 mi
1h 34m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 41m
£27–52
Line 163 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to City Square Hbus 163
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 48m
£25–48

Castleford to Preston by train

112Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.7 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 19m.

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