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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Skipton is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Skipton is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Wood Street and arriving at Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Skipton via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Castleford to Skipton?

The distance between Castleford and Skipton is 37 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Castleford to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castleford to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Castleford to Skipton?

The best way to get from Castleford to Skipton is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Castleford to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castleford to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castleford to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Skipton is 38 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Castleford to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

There are 1412+ hotels available in Skipton.

Castleford to Skipton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 163 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Leedstrain Knottingley - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
1h 16m
£11–22
Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wood Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Ilkley Bus Stationbus X84 / ...
3h 10m
£5–9
Line 163 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to City Square Hbus 163
2. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain Leeds - Skipton / ...
2h 23m
£10–19
Drive 37.8 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Skiptoncar 37.8 mi
54 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Skiptontaxi 37.8 mi
54 min
£160–200

Castleford to Skipton by train

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Skipton via Leeds in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wood Street to Market Place via Leeds City Bus Station and Ilkley Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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