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Shrewsbury to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Shrewsbury and Castleford takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 44m
Duration
109 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Castlefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
3h 15m
£35–56

Shrewsbury to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Shrewsbury and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express8h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 29m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 17m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 17m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 22m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 20m • 1 change

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 108.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Castleford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 15m.

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