The average train between Castleford and Preston takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Castleford and Preston. 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 Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Castleford to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Castleford to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Castleford to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Castleford and Preston is 88.3 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m.