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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Castleford takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

2h 42m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 25m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 30m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 17m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 21m • 1 change
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    East Midlands RailwaysNorthern Trains Limited2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Castleford, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Castleford via Sheffield in around 2h 50m.

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