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How to get from Ossett to Castleford by bus and train?

From Ossett to Castleford by bus and train

To get from Ossett to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 116 bus from Prospect Road station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WCB bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 116116
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Prospect Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Road
    ID 45024865
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate Station B
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ossett to Castleford by bus and train via 122, WCB and NORTHERN

To get from Ossett to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 122 bus from Prospect Road station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WCB bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 122122
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Prospect Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Road
    ID 45024865
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 122122
    Wait for bus
    122
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate Station B
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ossett to Castleford

The distance between Ossett, Pontefract and Castleford, Pontefract is approximately 12.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ossett to Castleford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Pontefract – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ossett

Ossett is located at New Street, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is New St Prospect Road.

Bus stations close to Ossett:

  • New St Prospect Road
  • Queen Street
  • Southdale Road

Public transport stations close to Castleford, Pontefract

Castleford is located at Castleford, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Beancroft Road Hugh St.

Train stations close to Castleford:

  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Castleford:

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

Alternative route from Ossett to Castleford by bus and train via 122, WCB and NORTHERN

To get from Ossett to Castleford in Pontefract, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 122 bus from Prospect Road station to Wakefield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WCB bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 122122
Bus - WCBWCB
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Prospect Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect Road
    ID 45024865
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 122122
    Wait for bus
    122
    Wakefield City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wakefield
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - WCBWCB
    Wait for bus
    WCB
    Belle Isle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate Station B
    ID 45029490
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Leeds
  • 9
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 116, Bus line WCB, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 122, Bus line WCB, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ossett and Castleford?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ossett to Castleford?

    The 116 bus line goes from Prospect Road station near Ossett in Wakefield to Wakefield City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wakefield City Centre station near Castleford in Pontefract.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ossett to Castleford by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ossett in Wakefield and Castleford in Pontefract by bus and train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ossett to get to Castleford?

    Get on the 116 bus from the Prospect Road stop near Ossett in Wakefield.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ossett and Castleford?

    Get off the bus at the Wakefield City Centre station, which is closest to Castleford in Pontefract.

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