The average train between Paignton and Castleford takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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 2 hours between Paignton and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Castleford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Paignton to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Castleford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Paignton to Castleford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Paignton and Castleford is 395.6 km. The road distance is 508 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £160–230 and the journey takes 4h 56m.