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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Castleford takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 18m
Duration
290 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southampton to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 22m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 50m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 22m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express5h 26m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 55m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 52m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 29m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 28m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 51m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Grand Central TrainsTransPennine Express4h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Castleford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 48m.

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