The average train between Slough and Castleford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Castleford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Slough to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from King's Cross station.
Slough to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Slough to Castleford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Slough and Castleford is 251.8 km. The road distance is 369 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.