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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Castleford takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 10m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Canterbury to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 27m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 1m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 32m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 59m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Castleford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Castleford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 59m.

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