The average train between Castleford and Folkestone takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 45m. 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.
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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Folkestone station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Castleford to Folkestone train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Castleford and Folkestone is 340.4 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Folkestone Central via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m.