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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Castleford to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castleford to Manchester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.09 (€-0.07). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Castleford to Manchester
How to get from Castleford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Castleford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:20 AM3h00Castleford8:20 AMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
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- 5:20 AM3h00Castleford8:20 AMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
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- 5:20 AM3h00Castleford8:20 AMManchester$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Castleford to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castleford to Manchester costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
- Travel with National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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