Castleford to Folkestone Trains

Castleford to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Folkestone takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Folkestone. 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 22m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via York

best

Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

4h 6m

£91–165

Castleford to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

10:14 PM → 8:01 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:13 AM → 11:01 AM
3h 48m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 1:02 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:13 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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