The average train between Castleford and Reading takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Reading station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Castleford to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to Reading train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Castleford to Reading train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Castleford and Reading is 253.8 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 22m.