Train Chester to Castleford from £37 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Castleford takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Castleford. 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 24m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Castleford at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:52 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 5:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 6:12 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:52 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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