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Wigan to Castleford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wigan and Castleford takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Wigan 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.

2h 34m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester Victoria

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  1. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Castlefordtrain train
2h 37m
£19–34

Wigan to Castleford train times

Trains run hourly between Wigan and Castleford. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wigan is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Castleford at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express11h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express1h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 5m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wigan 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 Wigan to Castleford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

You can take a train from Wigan Wallgate to Castleford via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield in around 2h 37m.

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