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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnsley to Castleford
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnsley to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnsley to Castleford will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 trains that leave Barnsley for Castleford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Barnsley to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnsley to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 21 km
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1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnsley to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnsley to Castleford trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:58 Barnsley | 1h04 | 06:02 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:40 Barnsley | 0h33 | 06:13 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnsley to Castleford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Barnsley to Castleford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 30m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Barnsley to Castleford trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Barnsley and Castleford from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnsley to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnsley to Castleford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castleford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnsley and Castleford
Shopping
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - This station is only staffed for some of the day. Assistance available during booking office hours. There are 2 platforms at the station which can be accessed via the lift with level access from station entrance. Accessible pick up and set down points. Lifts open for all train services.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: There is a 20p charge for the public toilet. Disabled customers can ring the bell to be allowed in free of charge.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the layby on Schwabisch Gmund Way next to the booking office
Wifi
LockersParking
Dining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Carlton Street.
- The Glass Blower
- The Junction
- Outside the main entrance.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Castleford
- Wheldale Hotel
- Castleford Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Leeds
- Platform 2: trains to Knottingley
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern Rail services
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Level access throughout the station, access from car park and onto leisure centre across overbridge, access from overbridge onto both platforms is via ramps, route between platforms is lengthy
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: None at the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off adjacent to the station at service bus stop.
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