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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Chester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Chester via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Castleford to Chester?

The distance between Castleford and Chester is 86 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £18 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Castleford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Chester train from?

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

Where does the Castleford to Chester train arrive?

Castleford to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Chester is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Castleford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 955+ hotels available in Chester.

Castleford to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 140 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Castleford to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
2h 39m
£19–52
Line 140 bus, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wood Street to Leeds City Bus Station140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chester
4h 13m
£15–42
Drive 85.5 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Chester85.5 mi
1h 34m
£21–31

Castleford to Chester by train

120Weekly Trains

2h 39mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castleford to Chester.

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Distance: 85.4 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 39m.

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