The average train between Castleford and London takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service 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 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 11:35 PM which arrives into London at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. 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 3h.
Castleford to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Castleford to London train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Castleford to London train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Castleford and London is 260.4 km. The road distance is 314 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m.