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.
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.


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3h 57m • 2 changesWant 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 Leeds station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Castleford to Folkestone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
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The distance between Castleford and Folkestone is 340.4 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Folkestone Central via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 30m.