There are 5 ways to get from Swindon to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m£90–159Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus S3
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus S6
7h 24m£31–58Drive 176.4 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Castlefordcar 176.4 mi
3h 18m£44–63Train, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
6h 59m£74–163Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
5h 38m£79–132
Swindon to Castleford by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Wood Street via Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Castleford via Paddington, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Swindon and Castleford is 290 miles. The road distance is 177.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Castleford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Swindon to Castleford, including transfers.
Swindon to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to train via London which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Castleford, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Wood Street via Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
Train from King's Cross to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Grand Central Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Castleford
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.
Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Castleford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Swindon to Castleford.
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