- Distance: 6.6 mi
- Duration: 10 min
The average train between Wakefield and Castleford takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 9 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield 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 30 minutes between Wakefield and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Castleford at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Castleford station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
Wakefield to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Castleford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Castleford station.
Book your Wakefield to Castleford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Castleford is 10.1 km. The road distance is 11 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Castleford hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 10 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly.
