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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Castleford is to bus and line 141 bus which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Castleford is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Castleford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Castleford. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Manchester to Castleford?

The distance between Manchester and Castleford is 46 miles. The road distance is 49.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £35.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castleford takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Castleford bus from?

Manchester to Castleford bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Castleford train from?

Manchester to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Castleford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Castleford is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £7 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 141 bus, which costs £6 - £11 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Manchester to Castleford bus arrive?

Manchester to Castleford bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Castleford train arrive?

Manchester to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Castleford is 49 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Manchester to Castleford.

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

Book your Manchester to Castleford train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1487+ hotels available in Castleford.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Castleford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 12m
£7–35
Bus, line 141 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wood Streetbus 140 / ...
1h 52m
£6–11
Drive 48.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Castlefordcar 48.9 mi
57 min
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Castlefordtaxi 48.9 mi
57 min
£100–130
Bus, line 141 bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wood Streetbus 140 / ...
1h 57m
£9–21

Manchester to Castleford by train

116Weekly Trains

1h 12mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Castleford.

Launch map view

Distance: 45.6 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £7–35 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Wood Street via Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 52m.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.