The average train between Castleford and Portsmouth takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 12:07 PM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Portsmouth station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Castleford to Portsmouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
Castleford to Portsmouth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Castleford to Portsmouth train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Castleford and Portsmouth is 326 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Portsmouth & Southsea via York, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 35m.