Castleford to Preston Trains

Castleford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Preston takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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2h 21m

£23–41

Castleford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:22 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:22 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Preston? 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.

Castleford to Preston trains

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Castleford to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

10:22 AM → 12:44 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Preston, England?

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Castleford to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

10:22 AM → 12:44 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:22 AM → 8:32 AM

7:22 AM → 9:33 AM

8:22 AM → 10:31 AM

9:22 AM → 11:31 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Preston, England?

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