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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Castleford is to drive which costs £9 - £13 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Castleford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Castleford via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Retford to Castleford?

The distance between Retford and Castleford is 71 miles. The road distance is 37.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Retford to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Castleford train from?

Retford to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Castleford?

The best way to get from Retford to Castleford is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £17 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 189 bus, which costs £8 - £40 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Retford to Castleford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Retford to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Castleford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Retford to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Castleford.

Retford to Castleford - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 99 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to Castlefordtrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 40m
£18–85
Line 99 bus, line 189 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Saville Parkbus 189
2h 3m
£9–35
Drive 37.5 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Castlefordcar 37.5 mi
43 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Retford to Castlefordtaxi 37.5 mi
43 min
£75–95
Train, line 189 bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Castleford Bus Stationbus 189 / ...
2h 5m
£12–15

Retford to Castleford by train

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1h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.4 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Castleford via York in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Saville Park via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 2h 3m.

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