The average train between York and Castleford takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Castleford at 10:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Castleford station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
York to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your York to Castleford train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between York and Castleford is 31.6 km. The road distance is 33 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £7–13 and the journey takes 20 min.
