Train Ely to Castleford from £67 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Castleford takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Ely 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 25m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Peterborough

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3h 18m

£50–94

Ely to Castleford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Ely and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 2:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 2:21 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:50 AM → 2:20 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
1:16 PM → 4:19 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 6:20 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 7:20 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:20 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
9:48 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 2:20 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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