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Compare train for Castleford to Elsecar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Elsecar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 26 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£6 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (39m by train vs 40m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Elsecar
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Trains from Castleford to Elsecar run on average 5 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 37m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 5:46 |
Last train 22:52 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Castleford to Elsecar trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Castleford and Elsecar 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: Castleford to Elsecar train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Elsecar 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 Elsecar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Elsecar
Most Castleford to Elsecar trains use the Castleford to Elsecar station pair. Use this guide to compare Castleford and Elsecar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Castleford station do trains to Elsecar leave from?
Getting to Castleford from Castleford city centre
Castleford train station facilities and services
Castleford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Glass Blower, The Junction
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Castleford. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Castleford. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castleford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Castleford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castleford.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Castleford, Wheldale Hotel, Castleford Hotel.
Getting to Glasshoughton from Castleford city centre
Glasshoughton is 2 km from Castleford city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasshoughton train station facilities and services
Glasshoughton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasshoughton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasshoughton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasshoughton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasshoughton: 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.
Which Elsecar station do trains from Castleford arrive at?
Getting to Elsecar from Elsecar city centre
Elsecar train station facilities and services
Elsecar has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Elsecar.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Elsecar: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Elsecar: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Elsecar: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. There are ramps down to both platforms from the road bridge. Level Access is also available to platform 2 from the car park, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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