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

The cheapest way to get from Shap to Castleford is to bus which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shap to Castleford is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

How far is it from Shap to Castleford?

The distance between Shap and Castleford is 161 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shap to Castleford without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Shap to Castleford, including transfers.

Train or bus from Shap to Castleford?

The best way to get from Shap to Castleford is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 34m.

Can I drive from Shap to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Shap to Castleford is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Shap to Castleford.

Where can I stay near Castleford?

There are 1445+ hotels available in Castleford.

Shap to Castleford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 163 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Shap to Castleford by train, bus, or car

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 Penrith North Lakes to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CastlefordManchester Piccadilly - York / ...
4h 57m
£38–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus StationUkn31
5h 34m
£16–30
Drive 94.1 mi
1. Drive from Shap to Castleford94.1 mi
2h
£24–34
Bus, train, line 163 bus
1. Take the bus from Morrisons to Dent StationS1
2. Take the train from Dent to Leeds
3. Take the bus from City Square H to Castleford Bus Station163
6h 50m

Shap to Castleford by bus and train

8Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Shap to Castleford.

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Market Square to Castleford via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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