Train Castleford to Chester from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Chester takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 36m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Castleford to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:22 PM → 9:46 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:22 PM → 10:46 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
9:23 PM → 11:52 PM
2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:21 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
1:22 PM → 3:57 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
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