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How to get fromCastleford to Pontefract Castleby train, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Castleford to Pontefract Castle by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Castleford to Pontefract MonkhilltrainLeeds - Knottingley / ...
    17 min
    £2–5
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old School Court to Pontefract Bus Stationbus140
    24 min
    £1–2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Pontefract Castletaxi4.1 mi
    8 min
    £11–14
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Castleford to Pontefract Castlewalk4.1 mi
    1h 19m

Castleford to Pontefract Castle by train and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Castleford, England and Pontefract Castle, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Castleford to Pontefract Monkhill hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Arriva Yorkshire operates a bus from Old School Court to Pontefract Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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