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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Castleton is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Castleton is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Castleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Castleton station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/D2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Castleton?

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

How far is it from Leicester to Castleton?

The distance between Leicester and Castleton is 86 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Castleton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 39m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Leicester to Castleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Castleton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leicester to Castleton train from?

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

Train or bus from Leicester to Castleton?

The best way to get from Leicester to Castleton is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Leicester to Castleton bus arrive?

Leicester to Castleton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Leicester to Castleton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leicester to Castleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Castleton is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Leicester to Castleton.

Where can I stay near Castleton?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Castleton.

Leicester to Castleton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 173 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Castleton by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Bus Stationbus 272
2h 39m
£40–56
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Castletoncar 70.9 mi
1h 26m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bamfordtrain Sheffield - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 49m
£42–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/D2 to Bus Stationbus 272
3h 44m
£18–35
Bus, line 173 bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Matlock Streetbus 6.1
3. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Bus Stationbus 173
5h 26m

Leicester to Castleton by train and bus

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Castleton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Visitor Centre via Sheffield, Bamford, and Bus Turnaround in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Sheffield Interchange/D2 in around 3h 44m.

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