The average train between Lincoln and Castleford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 every 3 hours between Lincoln and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Castleford station via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Lincoln to Castleford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Castleford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Lincoln to Castleford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Lincoln and Castleford is 77.8 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Castleford via Newark North Gate and Leeds in around 2h 33m.