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Luton to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Castleford takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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.

3h 38m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Luton to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express7h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 6m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 28m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.

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  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Castleford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 40m.

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