The average train between Cross Gates and Castleford takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. There is an hourly train service from Cross Gates 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.
Trains run hourly between Cross Gates and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cross Gates is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cross Gates to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Cross Gates station and arriving at Castleford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Cross Gates to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Cross Gates station.
Cross Gates to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Cross Gates to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cross Gates and Castleford is 10.9 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Cross Gates to Castleford via Leeds in around 47 min.