The average train between Swindon and Castleford takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Castleford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Swindon to Castleford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Swindon and Castleford is 242.7 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 9m.