The average train between Castleford and London takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to London. 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 London. 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 London at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to London. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at London station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Castleford to London train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to London train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Castleford to London train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Castleford and London is 260.4 km. The road distance is 335 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.