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Visit Diggerland Yorkshire car-free
It’s easy to get to Diggerland Yorkshire car-free.
Trains run to Castleford from: Wakefield (10 mins), Leeds (10 mins), Pontefract (10 mins), York (30 mins), Sheffield (55 mins) and other stations.
Buses run to Castleford from: Pontefract (20 mins), Wakefield (25 mins) and Leeds (35 mins).
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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When you travel by train, a Wakefield PlusBus or Leeds PlusBus ticket gives you limitless bus travel in West Yorkshire.
Kids’ activities for your journey can be found at Network Rail.
Cycle Path National Route 69 is in Castleford. Plan your cycle route here.
Footpath the Wakefield Way passes through Castleford, along the canal walk.
Taxis are operated by Tiger – 01977555555.
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Getting to Diggerland Yorkshire car-free
Here's our recommended route to Diggerland Yorkshire. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train to Castleford
There are direct trains to Castleford from:
- West Yorkshire: Huddersfield (30 mins), Knottingley (15 mins), Leeds (15 mins), Pontefract (10 mins), Wakefield Westgate (10 mins),
- South Yorkshire: Barnsley (30 mins), Meadowhall (50 mins), Sheffield (55 mins),
- North Yorkshire: York (30 mins).
- Manchester Piccadilly (70 mins) and Stalybridge (60 mins).
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It’s either a 25-minute walk or 5-minute bus ride. Check our journey planner for the next bus.
Head to Castleford bus station at Enterprise Way (5 mins). Then catch a bus. Ask the driver for the nearerst stop to Diggerland Yorkshire.
By bus from Wakefield
Wakefield PlusBus train tickets can be used to get to Castleford from Wakefield train stations.
Bus 189 stops close to Diggerland Yorkshire. Buses leave from Wakefield bus station (indoor), Wakefield Kirkgate shelter and Normanton Market Place shelter frequently. The journey takes about 25 minutes. Jump off at Whitford Terrace shelter. It’s then about a 10-minute stroll, forward along Whitford Common Lane and then Left at the Diggerland sign. Bus 186 also goes from Wakefield to Castleford via Normanton, but takes longer.
By bus from Leeds
Leeds PlusBus train tickets can be used to get to Castleford from Leeds train station. It’s about a 15-minute stroll from Leeds train station to Leeds bus station, or you can take bus 8, 444 or 446 from City Square to Cultural.
Bus 140 and bus 141 stop close to Diggerland Yorkshire. Buses leave from Leeds bus station frequently. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Jump off at Three Lane Ends. It’s then about a 20-minute walk. Buses 163 and 168 also go from Leeds to Casteford bus station in the town centre, but take longer.
By bus from Pontefract
Leeds PlusBus train tickets can be used to get to Castleford or Pontefract from Leeds train station.
Bus 140 stops close to Diggerland Yorkshire. Buses leave from Pontefract bus station frequently (regularly on Sundays). The journey takes about 20 minutes. Jump off at Whitwood Cemetry shelters. It’s then about a 10-minute stroll Right along Willowbridge Lane and then Right at the Diggerland sign. Buses 141, 144 & 146 and 186 also go from Pontefract to Castleford, but take longer.
About Diggerland Yorkshire
Diggerland is a unique UK theme park where both children and adults can ride, drive, and operate real construction machinery, including diggers and dumpers, in a safe and family-friendly environment. With 20 different attractions, it's the perfect destination for an action-packed family day out.
For any queries about visiting contact Diggerland Yorkshire on 01634 711711 or [email protected]
Address: Diggerland Yorkshire, Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NW. Visit Website