The average train between Dundee and Castleford takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Castleford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Castleford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Dundee to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Dundee to Castleford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Castleford is 321.8 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 5h 4m.