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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Castleford
Showing times and prices for 09 Nov
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
143 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Castleford will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Birmingham for Castleford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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.
08:013h11
Birmingham11:12Castleford
£471One-way
0 changes
08:033h11
Birmingham11:14Castleford
£821One-way
0 changes
09:033h14
Birmingham12:17Castleford
£851One-way
0 changes
08:033h11
Birmingham11:14Castleford
£821One-way
0 changes
08:013h11
Birmingham11:12Castleford
£471One-way
0 changes
09:033h14
Birmingham12:17Castleford
£851One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 143 km
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£61 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Castleford trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 14:43
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:01 Birmingham | 3h11 | 11:12 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:03 Birmingham | 3h11 | 11:14 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:03 Birmingham | 3h14 | 12:17 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Castleford
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Trains from Birmingham to Castleford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:03. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 41m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 06:03 |
Last train 21:03 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Castleford trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Castleford from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£29
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 28m
Cheapest Price
£97
Cross Country frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Birmingham to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham 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.
Two to three days in Castleford can be sufficient to explore key attractions such as the Xscape Yorkshire entertainment complex, Junction 32 shopping outlet, and nearby historical sites.
The train distance from Birmingham to Castleford is 143 km.
Booking trains from Birmingham to Castleford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Birmingham to Castleford covers a distance of 143 km and takes approximately 2h 41m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham to Castleford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £61.
The first train from Birmingham to Castleford leaves at 6:03.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Castleford is by coach, costing approximately £8.
The last train from Birmingham to Castleford departs at 21:03.
The train station in Birmingham that goes to Castleford is Birmingham New Street (BHM), and it arrives at Castleford station (CFD).
Trains from Birmingham to Castleford run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Birmingham to Castleford.
To get from Birmingham to Castleford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Birmingham to Castleford.
Yes, you can take the train from Birmingham to Castleford.
There is no night train service from Birmingham to Castleford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Castleford
Birmingham
Castleford
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Aston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aston for your trip from Birmingham to Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Aston
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:25 - 14:00 Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Hall Green
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop on the Stratford Road near to Station Drive entrance and public service bus stop opposite
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 18:00 Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside Main Station Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Lea Hall
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lea Hall Road - at the public service bus stops near to the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Witton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Witton Road - under the railway bridge at public service bus stop at bottom of station ramp to Walsall bound platform
The major train station for arrivals in Castleford is Castleford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Castleford for your journey to Castleford from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
Number of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Carlton Street.
Dining
- The Glass Blower
- The Junction
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Premier Inn Castleford
- Wheldale Hotel
- Castleford Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Leeds
- Platform 2: trains to Knottingley
Public transport options for Castleford
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern Rail services
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmAccessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Glasshoughton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off adjacent to the station at service bus stop.
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