Lancaster to Castleford Trains

Lancaster to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lancaster and Castleford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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.

3h 7m
Duration: 97 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 57m

£35–65

Lancaster to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Lancaster and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

9:29 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 1:12 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 2:12 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 11:12 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 12:12 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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