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How to get fromMaidstone to Castlefordby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain train Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 20m
    £78–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk002 / ...
    7h 32m
    £30–68

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Castlefordtrain train
    7h 26m
    £48–99

  4. Drive  215.1 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Castlefordcar car 215.1 mi
    3h 36m
    £53–77

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train
    6h 2m
    £104–340

  6. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain train
    5h 34m
    £103–169

Maidstone to Castleford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Castleford via Strood, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Wood Street via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 32m.

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