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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Cardiff is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Castleford to Cardiff?

The distance between Castleford and Cardiff is 229 miles. The road distance is 212.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Castleford to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Cardiff bus from?

Castleford to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Cardiff train from?

Castleford to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Castleford station.

Train, bus or fly from Castleford to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Castleford to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £15 - £55 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Castleford to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castleford to Cardiff train arrive?

Castleford to Cardiff train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Cardiff is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Castleford to Cardiff.

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

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Castleford to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Castleford to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
5h 6m
£82–150
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940 / ...
7h 49m
£15–52
Drive 211.4 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Cardiff211.4 mi
3h 45m
£53–76
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)LBA - CWL
7h 15m
£70–236
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 14m
£60–129
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Cardiff North RoadUk078
8h 44m
£18–48
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 56m
£68–169
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
5h 49m
£57–183

Castleford to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 227.6 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Cardiff Central via Sheffield and Bristol Parkway in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Business Pk to Kingsway GD via Leeds City Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 49m.

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