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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Castleford is to rideshare which costs £2 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Castleford is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Castleford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leeds Dock B and arriving at Wood Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Castleford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Castleford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Leeds to Castleford?

The distance between Leeds and Castleford is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £20.

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

The train from Leeds to Castleford takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Castleford bus from?

Leeds to Castleford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Leeds Dock B station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Castleford train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Castleford?

The best way to get from Leeds to Castleford is to train which takes 17 min and costs £5 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 141 bus, which costs £3 and takes 33 min.

Where does the Leeds to Castleford bus arrive?

Leeds to Castleford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wood Street station.

Where does the Leeds to Castleford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Castleford is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Leeds to Castleford.

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

Book your Leeds to Castleford train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 587+ hotels available in Castleford.

Can I share a ride from Leeds to Castleford?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leeds and Castleford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leeds to Castleford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 141 bus, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Leeds to Castleford by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, 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 Leeds to Castlefordtrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
17 min
£5–20
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leeds to Normantonrideshare 12.6 mi
32 min
£2
Line 141 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds Dock B to Wood Streetbus 140 / ...
33 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leeds to Castlefordtaxi 10.8 mi
20 min
£40–55
Drive 10.8 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Castlefordcar 10.8 mi
20 min
£3–4

Leeds to Castleford by train

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Distance: 10.6 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 17 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Leeds Dock B to Wood Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 33 min.

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