The average train between Castleford and Birkenhead takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Birkenhead. 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 Castleford and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Castleford to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.
Castleford to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Castleford to Birkenhead train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Castleford and Birkenhead is 115.2 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 2h 4m.