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Castleford to Portsmouth trains

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The average train between Castleford and Portsmouth takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is an hourly train service 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.

5h 22m
Duration
272 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Castleford to Portsmouth train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 1m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 59m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 4m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 27m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 56m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway4h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 14m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 11m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 7m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway5h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Castleford to Portsmouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 6m.

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