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

The cheapest way to get from York to Castleford is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Castleford is to train which takes 23 min and costs £7 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between York and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between York and Castleford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Castleford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from York to Castleford?

The distance between York and Castleford is 21 miles. The road distance is 25.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £7 - £13.

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

The train from York to Castleford takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the York to Castleford bus from?

York to Castleford bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where do I catch the York to Castleford train from?

York to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Castleford?

The best way to get from York to Castleford is to train which takes 23 min and costs £7 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the York to Castleford bus arrive?

York to Castleford bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Castleford train arrive?

York to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.

Can I drive from York to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Castleford is 26 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from York to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1617+ hotels available in Castleford.

York to Castleford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 141 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from York to Castleford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Castlefordtrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
23 min
£7–13
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wood Streetbus 140 / ...
1h 57m
£4–6
Drive 25.5 mi
1. Drive from York to Castlefordcar 25.5 mi
34 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Castlefordtaxi 25.5 mi
34 min
£55–75

York to Castleford by train

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Wood Street via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 57m.

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