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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Castleford is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Castleford is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Wood Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Castleford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Castleford?

The distance between Cardiff and Castleford is 218 miles. The road distance is 213.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castleford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 9m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cardiff to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castleford bus from?

Cardiff to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Castleford train from?

Cardiff to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Castleford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Castleford is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 9m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Cardiff to Castleford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Castleford train arrive?

Cardiff to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Castleford is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cardiff to Castleford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Castleford?

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

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Cardiff to Castleford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
5h 9m
£112–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 17m
£31–62
Drive 211.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Castlefordcar 211.8 mi
3h 47m
£52–74
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
7h 5m
£69–156
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
5h 17m
£84–140
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 17m
£70–193
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 1m
£78–192

Cardiff to Castleford by train

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Castleford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Wood Street via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 17m.

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