There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 15m£35–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 56m£23–40Drive 115.5 mi
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Castlefordcar 115.5 mi
2h 17m£29–42
Shrewsbury to Castleford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wood Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Castleford via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Castleford is 109 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Castleford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Castleford, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Castleford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wood Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
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Shrewsbury to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shrewsbury to Castleford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Castleford is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shrewsbury to Castleford.
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