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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£30–51

Derby to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

10:12 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 1:00 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 2:00 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 3:00 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 47m • 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 Friday, July 10, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 47m • 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 Saturday, July 11, 2026

12:10 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 48m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:00 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:00 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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