The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Castleford takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Castleford station via Castleford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stalybridge station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Castleford is 55.3 km. The road distance is 64 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Stalybridge to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 59 min.