The average train between Falkirk and Castleford takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Castleford at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Castleford station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Castleford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Falkirk to Castleford train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Castleford is 296.8 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 8m.