The average train between Leeds and Castleford takes 17 min and the fastest train takes 13 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leeds 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 every 30 minutes between Leeds and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds station and arriving at Castleford station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Leeds to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Leeds to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leeds and Castleford is 14.5 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 18 min. TransPennine Express also services this route once daily.
