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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Leicester
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
122 km
Cheap tickets
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 £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Castleford for Leicester 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 122 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.
05:523h50
Castleford09:42Leicester
£651One-way
0 changes
07:522h11
Castleford10:03Leicester
£691One-way
0 changes
06:043h45
Castleford09:49Leicester
£921One-way
0 changes
07:522h11
Castleford10:03Leicester
£691One-way
0 changes
06:043h45
Castleford09:49Leicester
£921One-way
0 changes
05:523h50
Castleford09:42Leicester
£651One-way
0 changes
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 £31. 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 £31, 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 | £31 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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Castleford to Leicester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:08
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 Castleford | 3h14 | 08:29 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:52 Castleford | 3h50 | 09:42 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:04 Castleford | 3h45 | 09:49 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:52 Castleford | 2h11 | 10:03 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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 £31 by coach.
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 £31
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 |
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 £31
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 £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£33
East Midlands Trains frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
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
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
£25
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
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£36
Northern Trains Limited frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Castleford to Leicester train
FAQs: Travel by train from Castleford to Leicester 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 Leicester.
Booking trains from Castleford to Leicester 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 Leicester, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The cost of a train ticket from Castleford to Leicester can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £32, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Leicester is by coach, costing approximately £31.
The train station in Castleford that goes to Leicester is Castleford station (CFD), and it arrives at Leicester station (LEI).
Yes, you can take the train from Castleford to Leicester.
The train distance from Castleford to Leicester is 122 km.
The train journey from Castleford to Leicester covers a distance of 122 km and takes approximately 2h 11m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Castleford to Leicester leaves at 1:49.
The last train from Castleford to Leicester departs at 21:11.
Trains from Castleford to Leicester run approximately 5 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Castleford to Leicester.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Castleford to Leicester.
There is no night train service from Castleford to Leicester.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Leicester
Castleford
Leicester
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 Leicester.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information 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 Parking
Car 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Leicester is Leicester. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leicester for your journey to Leicester from Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Leicester
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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