The average train between Castleford and Stoke-on-Trent takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Stoke-on-Trent. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Stoke-on-Trent at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent. However, there are services departing from Castleford station and arriving at Stoke-on-Trent station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Castleford station.
Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Castleford and Stoke-on-Trent is 97.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 58m.