Train Whitby to Castleford from £45 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Whitby and Castleford takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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.

6h 4m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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4h 15m

£34–72

Whitby to Castleford train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Whitby and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Castleford at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:21 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
7:43 PM → 6:20 AM
Arrives next day
10h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:21 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:21 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:19 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 5:20 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
3:54 PM → 8:21 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
6:37 PM → 10:20 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:16 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:20 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:17 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 8:18 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes

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