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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Castleford is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Castleford is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Castleford. However, there are services departing from South Methven Street and arriving at Wood Street via Park and Ride and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Perth to Castleford?

The distance between Perth and Castleford is 281 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Perth to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Castleford bus from?

Perth to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Castleford train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Castleford?

The best way to get from Perth to Castleford is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Perth to Castleford bus arrive?

Perth to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Castleford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Castleford is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Perth to Castleford.

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

Book your Perth to Castleford train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1405+ hotels available in Castleford.

Perth to Castleford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Perth to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 58m
£41–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
7h 24m
£31–49
Drive 238.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Castleford238.3 mi
4h 32m
£60–87
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 27m
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leeds
3. Take the bus from Station A to Castleford Bus Station163
6h 57m
£37–165
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to George StreetE9
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
7h 39m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Castleford
6h 31m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castleford
7h 17m
£107–310

Perth to Castleford by train

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Distance: 279.1 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Park and Ride to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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