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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and Castleford?

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.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and Castleford?

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.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to Castleford?

The distance between Shrewsbury and Castleford is 109 miles. The road distance is 116.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Castleford bus from?

Shrewsbury to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shrewsbury to Castleford train from?

Shrewsbury to Castleford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to Castleford?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to Castleford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shrewsbury to Castleford train arrive?

Shrewsbury to Castleford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Shrewsbury to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Castleford is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Shrewsbury to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

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There are 3 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 15m
£41–70
Drive 115.5 mi
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1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Castlefordcar 115.5 mi
2h 17m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 56m
£30–74

Shrewsbury to Castleford by train

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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.

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