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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
97 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Fast trains
To travel from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent you need to make at least one change.
11:222h20Castleford13:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change- 12:212h21Castleford14:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 13:222h20Castleford15:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 14:212h21Castleford16:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 15:222h20Castleford17:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 19:222h09Castleford21:31Stoke-on-Trent£951One-way1 change
- 11:222h20Castleford13:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 13:222h20Castleford15:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 15:222h20Castleford17:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
- 12:212h21Castleford14:42Stoke-on-Trent£721One-way1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 2h 9m.
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 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 6:22 |
Last train 20:49 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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: Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent trainsTranspennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Castleford and Stoke-on-Trent from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
2h 23m
Cheapest Price
£69
Transpennine Express frequency
5 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
TransPennine Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£40
TransPennine Express frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £40, while the average price tends to be around £49.
The train journey from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 2h 9m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent is 97 km.
The first train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent leaves at 6:22.
The last train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent departs at 20:49.
Trains from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent.
To travel from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent.
The train station in Castleford that goes to Stoke-on-Trent is Castleford station (CFD), and it arrives at Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT).
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent is by train, costing approximately £40.
Booking trains from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent offers a mix of urban and countryside views, passing through areas like the Pennines, which provide scenic landscapes and picturesque rolling hills, making parts of the trip quite pleasant.
A day trip from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 9m. However, there are 5 train services per day. The journey covers a distance of 97 km.
To fully explore Stoke-on-Trent's attractions like the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Trentham Gardens, and the World of Wedgwood, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
Yes, you can take the train from Castleford to Stoke-on-Trent.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Stoke-on-Trent
Castleford
Stoke-on-Trent
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 Stoke-on-Trent.
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
The major train station for arrivals in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your journey to Stoke-on-Trent from Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
Most popular train connections from Castleford
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