Wakefield to Castleford by train
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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Castleford
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Going from Wakefield to Castleford by train
About to set off from Wakefield to Castleford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.
Train cost from Wakefield to Castleford
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The cheapest tickets between Wakefield and Castleford typically run AU$5.64.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.
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Wakefield to Castleford departure timetable
On this route, 54 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Wakefield at 06:49 and the last leaving at 23:19 during the week.
For weekend travel to Castleford, the earliest departure is at 07:50 and the last one is at 23:32. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 14 minutes.
Average train travel time from Wakefield to Castleford
The quickest time by train is 10 minutes, travelling a total distance of 11 kilometres.
Booking time frame: Wakefield to Castleford trains
Tickets for travel to Castleford along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.
More information on train travel from Wakefield to Castleford
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FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Castleford
Want to know more about your journey from Wakefield to Castleford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Wakefield and Castleford covers 11 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$5.64. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this journey become available 5 months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 10 minutes.
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