Castleford to Brighouse train with Grand Central Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Brighouse

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£5

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

34 m

Average duration

56 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

28 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Brighouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Castleford to Brighouse will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Castleford for Brighouse 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 28 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.

Grand Central Trains
17:220h34
Castleford
17:56Brighouse
£51One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)
09:331h18
Castleford
10:51Brighouse
£81One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Castleford to Brighouse

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Brighouse 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 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 28 km

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£7

Average Price

£6

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Cheapest

1h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

44m

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30m

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2h 31m

Average total duration

2h 1m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Castleford to Brighouse

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Trains from Castleford to Brighouse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
28 km
Average train duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
34m
First train
03:23
Last train
23:34
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

Train companies: Grand Central Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Castleford to Brighouse trainsGrand Central Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Castleford and Brighouse from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Grand Central Trains

About
Grand Central Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the North East of England, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Grand Central Trains offers a range of services, including express, semi-fast and stopping services. Express services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to three hours. Semi-fast services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to four hours. Stopping services run between London and the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands, with journey times of up to five hours. Grand Central Trains offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Standard tickets are the most economical option, while First Class tickets offer more comfort and space. Advance tickets are available for purchase up to 12 weeks in advance and offer the best value for money. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Grand Central Trains are London to Bradford, London to Sunderland, London to York and London to Wakefield.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
£5
Grand Central Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus cafe bar on some services
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory, available for a small fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramp assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket
Quiet zone

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
£8
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 2m
Cheapest Price
£8
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
40m
Cheapest Price
£11
Northern Trains Limited frequency
14 a day

FAQs: Castleford to Brighouse train

FAQs: Travel by train from Castleford to Brighouse easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Castleford to Brighouse.
FAQs
The train distance from Castleford to Brighouse is 28 km.
Booking trains from Castleford to Brighouse in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Castleford to Brighouse, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Castleford to Brighouse covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Castleford to Brighouse can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The first train from Castleford to Brighouse leaves at 3:23.
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Brighouse is by train, costing approximately £5.
The last train from Castleford to Brighouse departs at 23:34.
Trains from Castleford to Brighouse run approximately 5 times per day.
The train station in Castleford that goes to Brighouse is Castleford station (CFD), and it arrives at Brighouse station (BGH).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Castleford to Brighouse.
There is no night train service from Castleford to Brighouse.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Castleford to Brighouse.
Yes, you can take the train from Castleford to Brighouse.

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Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Brighouse

Castleford
Brighouse
The major train station for departures in Castleford is Castleford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Castleford for your trip from Castleford to Brighouse.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from Carlton Street.
Dining
Dining
  • The Glass Blower
  • The Junction
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Premier Inn Castleford
  • Wheldale Hotel
  • Castleford Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main concourse
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
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
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
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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