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Chester to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Castleford takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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.

3h 16m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Huddersfield

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Castlefordtrain train
2h 45m
£31–57

Chester to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Chester to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Castleford via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 2h 45m.

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