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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Castleford takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Castleford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 30m
Duration
327 mi
Distance
£163
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Barnstaple to Castleford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Barnstaple and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited6h 58m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 24m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited11h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryNorthern Trains Limited7h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Castleford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 326.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Castleford via Exeter St Davids and Leeds in around 7h 12m.

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