Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Castleford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Castleford

With a population of 39,142, Castleford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Castleford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Castleford

If you’re looking for affordable options, ASK Italian Castleford (Xscape Colorado Way) and Smokyboys (Colorado Way) are great picks.

When to visit Castleford

Castleford in June
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
Castleford in June
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Castleford

Plane

Although Castleford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Castleford. The shortest domestic flight to Castleford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Castleford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Castleford to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Castleford is the busiest station in Castleford. Another popular train station is Castleford Glasshoughton, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castleford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 162 miles from Castleford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castleford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Castleford takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Castleford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 16 miles from Castleford. The shortest domestic flight to Castleford departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Castleford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Castleford to Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Castleford is the busiest station in Castleford. Another popular train station is Castleford Glasshoughton, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Castleford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 162 miles from Castleford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Castleford, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Castleford takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Castleford

EMANottingham East Midlands
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Castleford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Castleford

Most booked hotels in Castleford

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Wentbridge House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Wheldale Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£34+
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Kings Croft Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Darrington by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£58+
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Premier Inn Castleford Xscape M62 J32
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Castleford

Hiring a car in Castleford costs £34 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castleford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castleford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Castleford costs £34 per day, on average, or £137 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Castleford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Castleford is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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