Preston to Castleford Trains

Preston to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Castleford takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 43m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - York

2h 53m

£27–50

Preston to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

1:52 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 5:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
4:08 PM → 6:12 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 7:12 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:11 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:51 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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