The average train between Castleford and Edinburgh takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Castleford to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Castleford to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Castleford and Edinburgh is 274 km. The road distance is 359 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.