Train Castleford to Colchester from £105 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Colchester takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 25m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 35m

£79–150

Castleford to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Castleford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

10:13 AM → 2:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
11:13 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
12:13 PM → 4:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
1:13 PM → 5:17 PM
4h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 8:13 AM
7h 6m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 11:13 AM
4h • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 1:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:13 AM
4h • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 1:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 2:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:13 AM
4h • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 1m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 1:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 2:13 PM
4h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Colchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Castleford to Colchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Castleford to Colchester via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 35m.

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