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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Castleford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Castleford is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Wood Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Castleford?

The distance between Ipswich and Castleford is 190 miles. The road distance is 180.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ipswich to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Castleford bus from?

Ipswich to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Castleford train from?

Ipswich to Castleford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Castleford?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Castleford is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Ipswich to Castleford bus arrive?

Ipswich to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Castleford train arrive?

Ipswich to Castleford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Castleford is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ipswich to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

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Ipswich to Castleford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipswich to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 16m
£70–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
£34–60
Drive 179.5 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Castlefordcar 179.5 mi
3h 26m
£45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
7h 14m
£129–439
Train via York
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 28m
£75–125
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
6h 32m
£90–139

Ipswich to Castleford by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 189.1 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Castleford Bus Station via Peterborough, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Wood Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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