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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Castleford takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. 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.

3h 17m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Castleford train times

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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express14h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 50m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Castleford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Castleford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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