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

The cheapest way to get from London to Castleford is to bus via London Victoria which costs £12 - £22 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Castleford is to train and line 189 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Castleford. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from London to Castleford. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Castleford via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from London to Castleford?

The distance between London and Castleford is 185 miles. The road distance is 182.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Castleford without a car is to train and line 189 bus which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from London to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Castleford bus from?

London to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Castleford train from?

London to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Castleford?

The best way to get from London to Castleford is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs £12 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £150 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the London to Castleford bus arrive?

London to Castleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the London to Castleford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Castleford is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from London to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Castleford.

London to Castleford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 189 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from London to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 189 bus
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Castleford Bus Stationbus 189 / ...
2h 44m
£31–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 426 / ...
5h 2m
£13–37
Drive 181.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Castlefordcar 181.3 mi
3h 18m
£44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain
4h 37m
£75–259
Train
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 50m
£31–149
Bus via London Victoria
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 27m
£13–21

London to Castleford by train, foot, and bus

232Weekly Services

2h 44mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.1 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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