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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Reading is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Reading is to train via London which takes 3h 10m and costs £70 - £160.

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 Wood Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Castleford to Reading?

The distance between Castleford and Reading is 248 miles. The road distance is 187.3 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 10m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m 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 National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 10m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Castleford to Reading bus arrive?

Castleford to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway 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 22m to drive from Castleford to Reading.

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

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

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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 - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 10m
£73–157
Drive 186.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castleford to Readingcar 186.2 mi
3h 22m
£46–67
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 56m
£58–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, 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 40m
£83–314
Train
1. Take the train from Castleford to Sheffieldtrain Leeds - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 41m
£81–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
9h 22m
£62–94
Train to Newcastle, fly, 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 11m
£90–346
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LBA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 44m
£157–484

Castleford to Reading by train

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wood Street to Reading RailAir via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 9h 22m.

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