The average train between Bath and Castleford takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bath and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Castleford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Bath to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Bath to Castleford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Castleford is 270 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Castleford via Bristol Temple Meads and Sheffield in around 5h 33m.