The average train between Stoke-on-Trent and Castleford takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Stoke-on-Trent 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 hourly between Stoke-on-Trent and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Castleford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Castleford is 97.1 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 36m.