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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Castleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Wood Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Castleford?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Castleford via Paddington, King's Cross and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Swindon to Castleford?

The distance between Swindon and Castleford is 290 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Castleford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Swindon to Castleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Castleford bus from?

Swindon to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Castleford train from?

Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Castleford?

The best way to get from Swindon to Castleford is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £70 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Swindon to Castleford bus arrive?

Swindon to Castleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Castleford train arrive?

Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Castleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Castleford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Swindon to Castleford.

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

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Where can I stay near Castleford?

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Swindon to Castleford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to YorkLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 19m
£74–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station131 / ...
7h 51m
£31–68
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 42m
£44–67
Drive 176.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Castleford176.3 mi
3h 16m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Castleford
5h 48m
£69–163

Swindon to Castleford by train

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Distance: 288 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Wood Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Park, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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