The average train between Edinburgh and Castleford takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Castleford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Edinburgh to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Castleford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Edinburgh to Castleford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Cross Country.
The distance between Edinburgh and Castleford is 274 km. The road distance is 359 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.