The average train between Heidelberg and Castleford takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Castleford station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Heidelberg to Castleford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Castleford train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at York station.
Book your Heidelberg to Castleford train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Castleford is 843.4 km. The road distance is 1,571 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Castleford via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and York in around 12h 37m.