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Castleford to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Folkestone takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 36m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Castleford to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern9h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 265.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m.

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