How to get from Selby to Castleford by train?

From Selby to Castleford by train

To get from Selby to Castleford in Pontefract, take the NORTHERN train from Selby station to Leeds station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £15.20.

67min£15.20
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Selby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Selby
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeds
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Knottingley
  • 5
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Selby to Castleford by bus and train

To get from Selby to Castleford in Pontefract, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Selby station to Garforth Station station. Next, take the 163 bus from Grange Avenue station to Bank Street D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 163163
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Selby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Selby
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Garforth Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Avenue
    ID 45011685
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Castleford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Street D
    ID 45018671
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Selby to Castleford

The distance between Selby, Pontefract and Castleford, Pontefract is approximately 51.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Selby to Castleford by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pontefract – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Selby

Selby is located at Selby, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Park Street Shelter.

Train stations close to Selby:

  • Selby

Bus stations close to Selby:

  • Park Street Shelter
  • Flaxley Shops
  • Bus Stn Stand 1

Public transport stations close to Castleford, Pontefract

Castleford is located at Castleford, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave.

Train stations close to Castleford:

  • Castleford
  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Castleford:

  • Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave
  • Smawthorne Lane Lisheen Ave
  • Beancroft Road Hugh St

Related Routes

From Selby to Castleford by bus and train

To get from Selby to Castleford in Pontefract, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Selby station to Garforth Station station. Next, take the 163 bus from Grange Avenue station to Bank Street D station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to train station
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 163163
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Selby

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Selby
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Leeds
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Garforth Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grange Avenue
    ID 45011685
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Castleford
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bank Street D
    ID 45018671
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Selby to Castleford?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Selby to Castleford?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 163.

  • Is there a direct train between Selby and Castleford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Selby to Castleford?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Selby station near Selby in Yorkshire to Leeds station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Leeds station near Castleford in Pontefract.

  • How long does it take to travel from Selby to Castleford by train?

    The total travel time between Selby in Yorkshire and Castleford in Pontefract by train is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Selby to get to Castleford?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Selby station near Selby in Yorkshire.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Selby and Castleford?

    Get off the train at the Leeds station, which is closest to Castleford in Pontefract.

  • How much is the train fare from Selby to Castleford?

    The ride from Selby to Castleford costs £15.20.