Train Preston to Castleford from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Castleford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. 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 33m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Preston to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:43 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 6m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 8:49 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:44 PM → 9:49 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:44 PM → 10:49 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 7:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 10:49 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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