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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Prescot is to bus which costs £13 - £29 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Prescot is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at Wycherley Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Prescot via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Castleford to Prescot?

The distance between Castleford and Prescot is 85 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £23 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Castleford to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Prescot bus from?

Castleford to Prescot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Prescot train from?

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

Train or bus from Castleford to Prescot?

The best way to get from Castleford to Prescot is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £23 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Castleford to Prescot bus arrive?

Castleford to Prescot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Castleford to Prescot train arrive?

Castleford to Prescot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Prescot is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Castleford to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

There are 2304+ hotels available in Prescot.

Castleford to Prescot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 100 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Castleford to Prescot 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 HuddersfieldYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 45m
£23–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
5h 38m
£13–29
Drive 71.9 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Prescot71.9 mi
1h 15m
£18–26
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to RainhillManchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 46m
£21–65
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N100
5h 43m

Castleford to Prescot by train

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Distance: 84.9 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Prescot via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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