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Luton to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Luton and Castleford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 36m
Duration
239 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 40m
£70–119

Luton to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkGrand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 25m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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 Luton to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 238.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Castleford via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 40m.

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