Train Exeter to Castleford from £178 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Castleford takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 54m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £178
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Exeter to Castleford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Exeter and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 1:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 2:49 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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