[2] The previous bus station had become rather outdated and had not seen the investment that others in West Yorkshire had, its replacement was a pending issue for the town for some time.

Building works was due to begin in 2010 on a brand new bus/rail interchange situated at Castleford's rail station, however replacement was delayed.

[5] It was proposed that the bus station would have an enclosed waiting area, CCTV, a retail outlet and public toilets.

The new bus station cost £6 million and has all passenger facilities fully indoors rather than the previous outdoor shelters.

Buses run from the bus station around the town of Castleford and as far a field as Leeds, Knottingley, Pontefract and Wakefield.