The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Castleford takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Castleford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Castleford train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Castleford train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Castleford station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Castleford is 143.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Castleford via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.