The average train between Bath and Castleford takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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 hourly between Bath and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Castleford at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Castleford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
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 Leeds 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 360 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 29m.