Bolton to Castleford Trains

Bolton to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Castleford takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bolton 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.

2h 12m
Duration: 57 mi
Distance: £24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
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2h 20m

£20–37

Bolton to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Bolton and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Castleford at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:21 AM → 1:12 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 2:12 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 3:12 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 4:12 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:23 AM → 7:12 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:23 AM → 7:12 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:23 AM → 7:12 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:11 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
8:22 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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