The average train between Manchester and Castleford takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Castleford at 10:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Castleford station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Manchester to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Manchester to Castleford train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Castleford is 63.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
