The average train between Bournemouth and Castleford takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Castleford at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Castleford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Bournemouth to Castleford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Castleford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at York station.
Book your Bournemouth to Castleford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Castleford is 336 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Castleford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 5h 18m.