The average train between Folkestone and Castleford takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Castleford at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Castleford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Folkestone to Castleford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Castleford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Folkestone to Castleford train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Folkestone and Castleford is 340.4 km. The road distance is 427 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Castleford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 4h 6m.