The cheapest and fastest coaches from Castleford to London
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 1 m
Buses per day
46
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Castleford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to London will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 46 buses that leave Castleford for London every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 260 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX56417:305h20Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk22:50London, Victoria Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:304h30Leeds, Coach Station22:00London, Victoria Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:454h45Leeds, Coach Station20:30London, Victoria Coach Station£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:454h15Leeds, Coach Station20:00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:304h00Leeds, Coach Station21:30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:003h55Leeds, Coach Station20:55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£131One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:304h00Leeds, Coach Station21:30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:504h00Leeds, Coach Station0:50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:454h05Leeds, Coach Station10:50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:454h05Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre)8:50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)£341One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Castleford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 260 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price | £138 Average Price |
5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Castleford to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Castleford to London coaches for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:40 Castleford | 5h10 | 20:50 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 25 June | |||||
FlixBus | 4:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 5h05 | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h30 | 8:55 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h40 | 9:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 4h05 | 8:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 4h05 | 10:50 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Castleford to London by train, coach or flight
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Why should you book Castleford to London coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Megabus or Arriva UK to find the best option for your trip from Castleford to London.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Castleford to London.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus, Megabus or Arriva UK to find the best option for your trip from Castleford to London.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Castleford to London.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Castleford to London
Buses from Castleford to London run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 260 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 260 km |
Average bus duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK from Castleford to LondonYou can travel by bus between Castleford to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Arriva UK for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Castleford to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and London
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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