The average train between Liverpool and Castleford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service 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 9:49 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
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 Leeds station.
Book your Liverpool to Castleford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and Castleford is 112.3 km. The road distance is 135 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Northern Trains Limited also services this route 4 times a week.