Castleford to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Reading takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 58m
Duration: 247 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 10m

£73–157

Castleford to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Castleford and Reading. 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 Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:13 PM → 8:47 PM
3h 34m • 3 changes
6:13 PM → 9:43 PM
3h 30m • 3 changes
7:13 PM → 10:38 PM
3h 25m • 3 changes
8:13 PM → 12:11 AM
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3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 24m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:13 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
8:12 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:13 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Castleford to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from Castleford to Reading via York, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 10m.

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