The average train between Castricum and Purmerend takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Castricum to Purmerend. 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 every 30 minutes between Castricum and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Castricum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castricum to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Castricum station and arriving at Purmerend station via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Castricum to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Castricum station.
Castricum to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Purmerend station.
Book your Castricum to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Castricum and Purmerend is 20.2 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Castricum to Purmerend via Zaandam in around 46 min.