The average train between Maidstone and Castleford takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Castleford at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Castleford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Maidstone to Castleford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Castleford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at York station.
Book your Maidstone to Castleford train tickets online with Southeastern, Grand Central Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Castleford is 301.6 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Castleford via Strood, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 16m.