The average train between Bristol and Castleford takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 every 2 hours between Bristol and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Castleford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Bristol to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Bristol to Castleford train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and Castleford is 265.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castleford via Sheffield in around 4h 26m.