The average train between Canterbury and Castleford takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 3 times a day between Canterbury and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 9:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Castleford at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Pontefract Monkhill station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Canterbury to Castleford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Castleford train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Pontefract Monkhill station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Castleford is 318.3 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Pontefract Monkhill via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 58m.
