The average train between Reading and Castleford takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. 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.
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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Castleford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Reading to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Reading to Castleford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Castleford is 253.8 km. The road distance is 397 km.
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 56m.