The average train between Paignton and Castleford takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. 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 10:40 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton 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 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 25m.
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 £140–210 and the journey takes 4h 56m.