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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castleford is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castleford is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Castleford via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castleford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castleford is 225 miles. The road distance is 194.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castleford bus from?

Edinburgh to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castleford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Castleford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castleford is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Castleford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Castleford is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Castleford.

Edinburgh to Castleford - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 15m
£36–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 22m
£18–45
Drive 193.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castlefordcar 193.7 mi
3h 51m
£48–69
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain
6h 42m
£68–200
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from City Square H to Castleford Bus Stationbus 163
4h 29m
£45–80
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
5h 47m
£18–54
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
7h 3m
£68–186

Edinburgh to Castleford by train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castleford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–45 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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