The average train between Harrogate and Castleford takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Castleford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Harrogate to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Harrogate to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Harrogate and Castleford is 31.6 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Castleford via Leeds in around 1h 12m.