The average train between Birmingham and Castleford takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Castleford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Birmingham to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Birmingham to Castleford train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Castleford is 142.9 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Castleford via Sheffield in around 2h 44m.