The average train between Thorne and Castleford takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Thorne 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 Thorne and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thorne is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Castleford at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 44m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Thorne 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 Thorne to Castleford. However, there are services departing from Thorne station and arriving at Castleford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Thorne to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thorne North station.
Thorne to Castleford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Thorne to Castleford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Thorne and Castleford is 29.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Thorne North to Castleford via Doncaster and York in around 2h 2m.