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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Wood Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Castleford?

The distance between Falkirk and Castleford is 250 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Castleford without a car is to train via York which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Falkirk to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Castleford bus from?

Falkirk to Castleford bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Castleford train from?

Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Castleford?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to train via York which takes 4h 13m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Falkirk to Castleford bus arrive?

Falkirk to Castleford bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Falkirk to Castleford train arrive?

Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Castleford is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Falkirk to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

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Falkirk to Castleford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 13m
£85–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 58m
£27–46
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Castlefordcar 225.2 mi
4h 3m
£56–81
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 29m
£79–187
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 9m
£131–197
Bus via Weir Street
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 33m
£27–106
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 55m
£62–162
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
6h 23m
£102–206
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
6h 29m
£86–191

Falkirk to Castleford by train

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Wood Street via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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