Castleford to Whiston train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Castleford to Whiston

Showing times and prices for 22 Jul

Cheapest price

£38

Average price

£39

Fastest journey

2 h 6 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

100 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Whiston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Castleford to Whiston will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.

Fast trains

To travel from Castleford to Whiston you need to make at least one change.

  • TransPennine Express
    6:222h11
    Castleford
    8:33Whiston
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • TransPennine Express
    7:232h10
    Castleford
    9:33Whiston
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • TransPennine Express
    8:222h11
    Castleford
    10:33Whiston
    £381One-way
    1 change
  • Northern Trains Limited
    7:012h06
    Castleford
    9:07Whiston
    £401One-way
    2 changes

Live departures

Castleford to Whiston train times

The table below shows live departures for Castleford to Whiston trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
TransPennine Express14:22 Castleford
2h11
16:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express15:22 Castleford
2h11
17:33 Whiston1 change
Northern Trains Limited16:03 Castleford
2h04
18:07 Whiston2 changes
TransPennine Express16:22 Castleford
2h11
18:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express17:22 Castleford
2h11
19:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express18:22 Castleford
2h11
20:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express19:22 Castleford
2h11
21:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express20:22 Castleford
2h11
22:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express21:23 Castleford
2h45
0:08 Whiston1 change
Northern Trains Limited23:37 Castleford
6h24
6:01 Whiston2 changes
TransPennine Express6:22 Castleford
2h11
8:33 Whiston1 change
Northern Trains Limited7:01 Castleford
2h06
9:07 Whiston2 changes
TransPennine Express7:23 Castleford
2h10
9:33 Whiston1 change
TransPennine Express8:22 Castleford
2h11
10:33 Whiston1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Castleford to Whiston

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Trains from Castleford to Whiston run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 2h 4m.

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
100 km
Average train duration
2h 2m
Cheapest ticket price
£38
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
2h 4m
First train
6:22
Last train
23:44
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, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Castleford to Whiston trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Castleford and Whiston from £38. 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
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
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 4m
Cheapest Price
£40
Northern Trains Limited frequency
2 a day

TransPennine Express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
£38
TransPennine Express frequency
10 a day

FAQs: Castleford to Whiston train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Whiston 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 Whiston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Castleford to Whiston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £38, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from Castleford to Whiston covers a distance of 100 km and takes approximately 2h 4m. Trains run 12 per day.
The train distance from Castleford to Whiston is 100 km.
The first train from Castleford to Whiston leaves at 6:22.
The last train from Castleford to Whiston departs at 23:44.
Trains from Castleford to Whiston run approximately 12 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Castleford to Whiston.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Castleford to Whiston.
To travel from Castleford to Whiston, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Castleford to Whiston.
The cheapest way to get from Castleford to Whiston is by train, costing approximately £38.
Booking trains from Castleford to Whiston 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 Whiston offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of rolling hills and occasional glimpses of the River Calder, making it moderately scenic.
A day trip from Castleford to Whiston might not be feasible as the journey takes 2h 4m. However, with a frequency of 25 trains per day, you can enjoy flexible travel options. The distance is 100 km.
A visit to Whiston typically requires about 1 to 2 days to explore its main attractions and enjoy the local atmosphere.
Yes, you can take the train from Castleford to Whiston.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Castleford and Whiston

Most Castleford to Whiston trains use the Castleford to Whiston station pair. Use this guide to compare Castleford and Whiston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Castleford
Arrival train stations in Whiston

Which Castleford station do trains to Whiston leave from?

Trains from Castleford to Whiston leave from Castleford. The station is 1 km from Castleford city centre at Carlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1EA, United Kingdom.
CastlefordCarlton Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 1EA, United Kingdom+44 345 748 4950WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Castleford from Castleford city centre

BusSeveral lines available
TrainNorthern Rail services

Castleford train station facilities and services

Castleford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Glass Blower, The Junction

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Castleford. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Castleford. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Castleford: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Castleford: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Castleford.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Castleford, Wheldale Hotel, Castleford Hotel.

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