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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Reading is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus Station, Leicester and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Reading via York, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Castleford to Reading?

The distance between Castleford and Reading is 248 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Castleford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castleford to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Castleford to Reading?

The best way to get from Castleford to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 22m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Castleford to Reading bus arrive?

Castleford to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Asda station.

Where does the Castleford to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castleford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Reading is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Castleford to Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Castleford to Reading by train, bus, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
3h 22m
£58–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Asdabus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 14m
£43–73
Drive 186.3 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Readingcar 186.3 mi
3h 18m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 37m
£86–259
Train
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 42m
£50–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 41m
£54–113
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h
£83–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 19m
£92–328

Castleford to Reading by train and subway

120Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Business Pk to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus Station, Leicester, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 14m.

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