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The average train between Reading and Castleford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 45m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 58m
£73–155

Reading to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 24m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express3h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Castleford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 58m.

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