The average train between Castleford and Chester takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service 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.
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 9:24 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Castleford to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.
Castleford to Chester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Castleford to Chester train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Castleford and Chester is 117.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 48m.
