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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Castleford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 53m
    £67–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Ukn02
    7h 56m
    £39–71

  3. Drive 186.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Castlefordcar car 186.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £46–67

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train
    5h 22m
    £100–296

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Castlefordtrain train Sheffield - Leeds / ...
    4h 25m
    £50–189

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    8h 51m
    £57–128

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train
    5h 2m
    £89–219

Reading to Castleford by train and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Reading to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Wood Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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