How to get from Leeds to Castleford by train?

Leeds to Castleford map

From Leeds to Castleford by train

Take one direct train from Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract: take the NORTHERN train from Leeds station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is £5.10.

18min£5.10
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Leeds

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leeds
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Sheffield
  • 3
    Ride to train station Castleford
    Ride to train station
    Castleford
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leeds to Castleford by bus

To get from Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract, take the 203 bus from Station D station to Leeds City station. Next, take the 140 bus from Leeds City station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 203203
Bus - 140140
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Station D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station D
    ID 45032123
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 203203
    Wait for bus
    203
    Leeds City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds City
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Pontefract
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leeds to Castleford

The distance between Leeds, Pontefract and Castleford, Pontefract is approximately 17.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeds 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 Leeds

Leeds is located at Leeds, Pontefract and the nearest public transport station is Station B.

Train stations close to Leeds:

  • Cottingley

Bus stations close to Leeds:

  • Station B
  • Station C
  • Station A

Public transport stations close to Castleford, Pontefract

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

Train stations close to Castleford:

  • Pontefract Monkhill

Bus stations close to Castleford:

  • Smawthorne Lane Lisheen Ave
  • Castleford
  • Smawthorne Lane Smawthorne Ave

Related Routes

Leeds to Castleford map

From Leeds to Castleford by bus

To get from Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract, take the 203 bus from Station D station to Leeds City station. Next, take the 140 bus from Leeds City station to Castleford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min.

54min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 203203
Bus - 140140
Walk to Castleford
Leaves from Station D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station D
    ID 45032123
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 203203
    Wait for bus
    203
    Leeds City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leeds City
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 140140
    Wait for bus
    140
    Pontefract
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Castleford
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Castleford
    Walk to
    Castleford
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 203, Bus line 140.

  • Is there a direct train between Leeds and Castleford?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Leeds in Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract in 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leeds to Castleford?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Sheffield station near Leeds in Leeds to Castleford station near Castleford in Pontefract.

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

    The total travel time between Leeds in Leeds and Castleford in Pontefract by train is about 18 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Sheffield station near Leeds in Leeds.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Leeds to Castleford?

    The first train from Leeds in Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract is Northern. It leaves the Leeds station at 06:49.

  • When is the last bus from Leeds to Castleford?

    The last bus from Leeds in Leeds to Castleford in Pontefract is the Pontefract - Leeds line. It leaves the City Square I stop at 00:18.

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

    The ride from Leeds to Castleford costs £5.10.

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