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

The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Wakefield is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Castleford to Wakefield is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Castleford and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wooley Hart Way and arriving at Kirkgate G. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Castleford and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Castleford and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Castleford to Wakefield?

The distance between Castleford and Wakefield is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Castleford to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Castleford to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 10 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Wakefield bus from?

Castleford to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wooley Hart Way station.

Where do I catch the Castleford to Wakefield train from?

Castleford to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Castleford station.

Train or bus from Castleford to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Castleford to Wakefield is to train which takes 10 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 189 bus, which costs £3 and takes 34 min.

Where does the Castleford to Wakefield bus arrive?

Castleford to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Kirkgate G station.

Where does the Castleford to Wakefield train arrive?

Castleford to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Castleford to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Castleford to Wakefield is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Castleford to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2075+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Castleford to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, line 189 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Castleford to Wakefield by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castleford to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
10 min
£4–7
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Castleford to Wakefieldcar 8.3 mi
16 min
£2–3
Line 189 bus
1. Take the bus from Wooley Hart Way to Kirkgate Gbus 189
34 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castleford to Wakefieldtaxi 8.3 mi
16 min
£20–24

Castleford to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 6.6 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Castleford to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 10 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Wooley Hart Way to Kirkgate G every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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