Train Castleford to Retford from £26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Retford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Castleford to Retford. 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 41m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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2h 6m

£21–35

Castleford to Retford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Castleford and Retford. 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 Retford at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:13 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:13 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
7:13 PM → 9:07 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
10:14 PM → 6:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

11:15 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 48m • 1 change
3:13 PM → 5:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
5:15 PM → 7:05 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 21m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 1:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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