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How to get fromCastleford to Balbyby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Castleford to Balby by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castleford to LeedstrainKnottingley - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to DoncastertrainLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    1h 13m
    £12–46

  2. Drive 21.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Castleford to Balbycar21.3 mi
    24 min
    £6–8

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Castleford to MeadowhalltrainLeeds - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C1 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenuebusX2 / ...
    1h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Balbytaxi21.3 mi
    24 min
    £45–55

  5. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellington Street Business Pk to Leeds City Bus Stationbus140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C1 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenuebusX2 / ...
    2h 43m

  6. Line 189 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to Kirkgate Hbus189 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Barnsley Interchange/A13bus59 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A19 to Warmsworth Road/Oswin AvenuebusX20
    3h 17m

Castleford to Balby by train and bus

Calendar243Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Warmsworth Road/Hall Flat Lane via Leeds, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5 in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Business Pk to Warmsworth Road/Oswin Avenue via Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C1 in around 2h 43m.

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