Castleford to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Castleford to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Castleford to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:22 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 65
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey €13.57 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 36m
Train operators 4

Taking the train from Castleford to Manchester

So you’re considering going from Castleford to Manchester by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Castleford to Manchester

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Castleford to Manchester:

  • Cheapest ticket: €13.57

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Castleford to Manchester train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Castleford to Manchester is at 06:22 and the last is at 23:35. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:31 and the last one is at 23:45. You can expect 28 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 32 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Castleford to Manchester?

On this route spanning 65 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Booking Castleford to Manchester trains in advance

Booking your Castleford to Manchester tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Manchester

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Castleford to Manchester

Want to know more about your journey from Castleford to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Castleford to Manchester covers 65 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.