The average train between Windermere and Castleford takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 every 2 hours between Windermere and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Castleford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Windermere to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Windermere to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Windermere to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Windermere and Castleford is 124.2 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Castleford via Oxenholme Lake District and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 9m.