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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Colchester via York, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Castleford to Colchester?

The distance between Castleford and Colchester is 263 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Castleford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Colchester train from?

Castleford to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the Castleford to Colchester train arrive?

Castleford to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Colchester is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Castleford to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Colchester.

Castleford to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Castleford to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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 York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 33m
£49–180
Train via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 31m
£24–144
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Colchestercar 182.2 mi
3h 28m
£45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£96–303
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
5h 41m
£61–123

Castleford to Colchester by train and subway

121Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Castleford to Colchester.

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Distance: 261.9 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Colchester via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 33m.

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