What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Castleford?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Castleford is to bus which costs £11 - £26 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Castleford?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Castleford is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Wood Street via Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Castleford. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Castleford via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from South Shields to Castleford?

The distance between South Shields and Castleford is 111 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Castleford without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Castleford without a car is to subway and train via York which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Castleford?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from South Shields to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Castleford bus from?

South Shields to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Castleford train from?

South Shields to Castleford train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from South Shields station.

Where does the South Shields to Castleford bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Shields to Castleford train arrive?

South Shields to Castleford train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Castleford is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from South Shields to Castleford.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1591+ hotels available in Castleford.

South Shields to Castleford - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Shields to Castleford by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train via York
best
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Castlefordtrain
2h 31m
£31–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
4h 31m
£11–26
Drive 99.6 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Castlefordcar 99.6 mi
1h 47m
£25–36
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway Yel
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 52m
£35–80
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
6h 6m
£19–32

South Shields to Castleford by subway and train

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Distance: 110.4 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Castleford, England?

National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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