Leicester to Castleford Trains

Leicester to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Castleford takes 2h 43m 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 43m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 49m

£41–62

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 PM → 8:00 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:41 PM → 9:00 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
7:41 PM → 10:00 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
9:10 PM → 11:25 PM
2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:38 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
8:37 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
1:13 PM → 3:40 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:11 PM → 5:41 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:06 PM → 7:42 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 12:00 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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