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The average train between Glasgow and Castleford takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Castleford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 47m
Duration
270 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Glasgow to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Castleford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 36m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 50m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailCross CountryTransPennine Express4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 20m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 4m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 6m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Glasgow to Castleford? 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.

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  • Distance: 270 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Castleford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 27m.

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