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Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Brighton takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Brighton. 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 49m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Castleford to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink5h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink7h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Thameslink4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Brighton? 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 Castleford to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Brighton via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.

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