The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Castleford takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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 hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hemel Hempstead to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Hemel Hempstead station and arriving at Castleford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Hemel Hempstead to Castleford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
Hemel Hempstead to Castleford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at York station.
Book your Hemel Hempstead to Castleford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Castleford is 227.7 km. The road distance is 376 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.