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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Edinburgh is to bus via Wood Street which costs £20 - £27 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Castleford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Castleford and Edinburgh is 225 miles. The road distance is 195.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Castleford to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castleford to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Castleford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Castleford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Castleford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castleford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Castleford to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Edinburgh is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Castleford to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1692+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h
£36–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 19m
£16–53
Drive 194 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Edinburghcar 194 mi
3h 51m
£48–69
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 49m
£72–198
Line 163 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castleford Bus Station to City Square Hbus 163
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m
£43–83
Bus via Wood Street
1. Take the bus from Leeds York Street to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus megabus M20
6h 24m
£20–27
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
6h 29m
£70–188
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 27m
£65–184

Castleford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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