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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castlefordby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 16m
    £65–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 22m
    £20–35

  3. Drive 193.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Castlefordcar car 193.7 mi
    3h 51m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train
    6h 38m
    £68–196

  5. Train, line 163 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from City Square H to Castleford Bus Stationbus bus 163
    4h 29m
    £118–167

  6. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    5h 47m
    £20–90

  7. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 43m
    £70–194

Edinburgh to Castleford by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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