The average train between Liverpool and Castleford takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Castleford at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Castleford station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Liverpool to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Liverpool to Castleford train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Castleford is 112.3 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Castleford via Huddersfield in around 2h 18m.