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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Castleford is to bus which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Castleford is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Castleford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Leicester to Castleford?

The distance between Leicester and Castleford is 100 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Leicester to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Castleford bus from?

Leicester to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Castleford train from?

Leicester to Castleford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Castleford?

The best way to get from Leicester to Castleford is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £29 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Leicester to Castleford bus arrive?

Leicester to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Castleford train arrive?

Leicester to Castleford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Castleford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Leicester to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1615+ hotels available in Castleford.

Leicester to Castleford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Castleford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2h 49m
£41–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
3h 57m
£17–29
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Castlefordcar 86 mi
1h 37m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£33–53

Leicester to Castleford by train

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Distance: 99 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Castleford via Sheffield in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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