There are 5 ways to get from Harlow to Castleford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 36m£68–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
8h 14m£32–57Drive 168.3 mi
- Drive from Harlow to Castlefordcar 168.3 mi
2h 48m£42–60Train via Leicester
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
- Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
7h 20m£92–149Bus, train
- Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City stationbus 724
- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Castlefordtrain
8h 57m£33–54
Harlow to Castleford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harlow to Castleford is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Harlow to Castleford is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlow station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Temp Bus Station and arriving at Wood Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Harlow Town and arriving at Castleford via Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Harlow and Castleford is 232 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harlow to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Harlow to Castleford, including transfers.
Harlow to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Temp Bus Station.
Harlow to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Harlow to Castleford is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Harlow, Essex, England and Castleford, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temp Bus Station to Wood Street via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 14m.
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Castleford
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Meadowhall to Castleford
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Temp Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Temp Bus Station to St Albans City station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Harlow to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Harlow to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harlow to Castleford is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Harlow to Castleford.
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