The average train between Bristol and Castleford takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. 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 hourly between Bristol and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
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 Leeds 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 342 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 3h 29m.