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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Rugby
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Rugby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to Rugby will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
Of the 4 trains that leave Castleford for Rugby every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 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 train and coach for Castleford to Rugby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Rugby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 151 km
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3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Rugby
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Trains from Castleford to Rugby run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £120 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:42. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 20:42 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Castleford to Rugby trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Castleford and Rugby from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Castleford to Rugby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Rugby 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 Rugby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Rugby
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.
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:50
- Car Park: Station Car Park 3 - Mill Road (Multi-Story)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Steep ramp from entrance to platforms, staff are available to help.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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 National key toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 5 and at the front of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 64 cycle spaces on Platform 2, 64 cycle spaces on Platform 4, a further 12 stands on the North end of Platform 2/4 and 16 cycle spaces outside Car Park 3 (Mutli-Story) a total of 156 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station,out towards the right hand side near to the short stay car park by the bus garage.
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