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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Wakefield
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
10 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Wakefield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to Wakefield will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Castleford for Wakefield 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 10 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 15 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.
20:220h15
Castleford20:37Wakefield
£21One-way
0 changes
05:150h11
Castleford05:26Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
12:220h10
Castleford12:32Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
13:520h10
Castleford14:02Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
13:520h10
Castleford14:02Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
12:220h10
Castleford12:32Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
05:150h11
Castleford05:26Wakefield
£51One-way
0 changes
20:220h15
Castleford20:37Wakefield
£21One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Castleford to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 10 km
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Castleford to Wakefield train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:22
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:52 Castleford | 0h10 | 09:02 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:22 Castleford | 0h10 | 12:32 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 05:15 Castleford | 0h11 | 05:26 Wakefield | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Wakefield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Castleford to Wakefield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
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 10 km |
Average train duration 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 23:33 |
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: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Castleford to Wakefield trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Castleford and Wakefield from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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
10m
Cheapest Price
£2
Northern Rail (3) frequency
3 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
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
9m
Cheapest Price
£2
TransPennine Express frequency
3 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
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9m
Cheapest Price
£19
first_transpennine_express frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Castleford to Wakefield train
FAQs: Travel by train from Castleford to Wakefield 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 Wakefield.
Booking trains from Castleford to Wakefield in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Castleford and Wakefield. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
The cost of a train ticket from Castleford to Wakefield can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £3.
To get from Castleford to Wakefield, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Wakefield is by train, costing approximately £2.
The train station in Castleford that goes to Wakefield is Castleford station (CFD), and it arrives at Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Castleford to Wakefield.
Yes, you can take the train from Castleford to Wakefield.
The train distance from Castleford to Wakefield is 10 km.
The train journey from Castleford to Wakefield covers a distance of 10 km and takes approximately 10m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Castleford to Wakefield leaves at 5:37.
The last train from Castleford to Wakefield departs at 23:33.
Trains from Castleford to Wakefield run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Castleford to Wakefield.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Wakefield
Castleford
Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
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 Wakefield is Outwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Outwood for your journey to Wakefield from Castleford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station,
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Outwood
- Onward travel information: Nearest services contact Bus Line 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Lingwell Gate Lane WF1 2NX, North and South of the junction with Grand Stand Rd.
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Disabled passengers who cannot walk very well or are in wheelchairs will find it difficult to access the station due to the steep slope up to the station platforms.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Sandal & Agbrigg
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off adjacent to railway bridge on Agbrigg Road at service bus stops (19655). (Station side for Wakefield & opposite side for Doncaster / Sheffield)
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Carpark is now open as of 29th August 2015
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for mobility impaired or elderly customers as the access to the platforms is via ramped subway.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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 location: in the station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wakefield Kirkgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station entrance.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
- Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
- 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 Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wakefield Westgate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
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