The average train between Castleford and Perth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Perth. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Castleford to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Castleford to Perth train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Castleford and Perth is 324.7 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Perth via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 3m.