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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Weir Street and arriving at Wood Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Castleford?

The distance between Falkirk and Castleford is 250 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Falkirk to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Castleford bus from?

Falkirk to Castleford bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Weir Street station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Castleford train from?

Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Castleford?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Castleford is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Falkirk to Castleford bus arrive?

Falkirk to Castleford bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Falkirk to Castleford train arrive?

Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Castleford is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Falkirk to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1499+ hotels available in Castleford.

Falkirk to Castleford - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Falkirk to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 9m
£38–184
Train, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the bus from City Square H to Castleford Bus Stationbus 163
5h 59m
£37–157
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 43m
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Castlefordcar 224 mi
3h 59m
£54–78
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
7h 13m
£72–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
9h 24m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 53m
£59–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
6h 22m
£63–194
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain
6h 32m
£52–185

Falkirk to Castleford by train

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Distance: 248.5 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weir Street to Wood Street via Princes Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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