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How to get fromCastleford to Thorneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castleford to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Thorne Northtrain train
    2h
    £17–38

  2. Drive 22.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castleford to Thornecar car 22.6 mi
    26 min
    £6–8

  3. Line 189 bus, line 387 bus

    1. Take the bus from Hightown Church to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 189 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    2h 14m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Thornetaxi taxi 22.6 mi
    26 min
    £45–60

  5. Line 28 bus, bus, line 387 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Barnsley Interchange/A12bus bus 28 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A19 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/A11bus bus X19
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Streetbus bus 387 / ...
    4h 8m

Castleford to Thorne by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Thorne, Doncaster, England?

You can take a train from Castleford to Thorne North via Leeds and Doncaster in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hightown Church to Horse Fair Green/Finkle Street via Wakefield Bus Station, Wakefield Westgate, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C3 in around 2h 14m.

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