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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Leicester
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to Leicester will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 2 trains that leave Castleford for Leicester 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 122 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 19 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 Castleford to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 122 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Castleford to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Castleford to Leicester trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:04 Castleford | 3h45 | 12:49 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 07:52 Castleford | 4h19 | 12:11 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Leicester
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Trains from Castleford to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 21:11 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Castleford to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Castleford and Leicester from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Castleford to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Leicester
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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.
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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