The average train between Castleford and Maidstone takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Maidstone. 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 Maidstone. 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 Maidstone at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Castleford to Maidstone? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Maidstone East station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Castleford to Maidstone train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
Castleford to Maidstone train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maidstone East station.
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The distance between Castleford and Maidstone is 301.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Maidstone East via York, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and London Bridge in around 4h 14m.