Reading to Castleford Trains

Reading to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Castleford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 45m
Duration: 247 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 46m

£73–154

Reading to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:17 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 9:21 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
7:42 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 9:20 AM
4h 25m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 8m • 3 changes
7:47 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 32m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Castleford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 46m.

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