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Compare train and bus for Castleford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Castleford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Castleford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Castleford to Manchester:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Castleford to Manchester costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Castleford and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Castleford station (CFD) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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