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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Castleford takes 3h 43m 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 43m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m
£70–160

Reading to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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 54m.

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