Travelling from London to Castleford by train

Want to know how to get from London to Castleford by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from London to Castleford take around 2 hours and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 259 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving London is scheduled to depart at around  05:50. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave London at around 06:30, with the last train leaving at around 22:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 34 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 30 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$66.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Castleford, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Castleford.

Is there a direct train from London to Castleford?

The journey between London and Castleford usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from London to Castleford every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from London to Castleford?

The London to Castleford train travel takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Castleford train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Castleford leaving London at around 05:50 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:30, with the final departure at 22:35.