The average train between Nottingham and Castleford takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:25 PM. 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 Nottingham to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Castleford station via Wakefield Kirkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Nottingham to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Book your Nottingham to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Nottingham and Castleford is 87 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 38m.