Train Derby to Castleford from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Castleford takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 2m
Duration: 70 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£31–50

Derby to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:45 AM → 11:41 AM
1h 56m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:40 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
1:50 PM → 3:41 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 5:41 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:17 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:09 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

12:09 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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