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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Runcorn is to bus which costs £9 - £22 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Runcorn is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Castleford to Runcorn station. However, there are services departing from Wellington Street Business Pk and arriving at Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edge Hill Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Castleford and arriving at Runcorn via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Castleford to Runcorn?

The distance between Castleford and Runcorn is 91 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Runcorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Castleford to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Runcorn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Castleford to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Castleford to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Castleford to Runcorn is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £22 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Castleford to Runcorn bus arrive?

Castleford to Runcorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edge Hill Station.

Where does the Castleford to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castleford to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Runcorn is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Castleford to Runcorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2718+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Castleford to Runcorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Castleford to Runcorn 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 32m
£28–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Runcorn High Street Bus Station79C / ...
5h 6m
£9–22
Drive 72.2 mi
1. Drive from Castleford to Runcorn72.2 mi
1h 21m
£18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Castleford to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Runcorn High Street- Stand A110
2h 51m
£16–60
Bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Runcorn High Street- Stand B82A
5h 57m
£15–31

Castleford to Runcorn by train

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Runcorn via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street in around 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street Business Pk to Runcorn High Street Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Edge Hill Station in around 5h 6m.

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