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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Greenwich to Castleford
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Greenwich to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Greenwich to Castleford will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
Of the 2 trains that leave Greenwich for Castleford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 14 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 coach and train for Greenwich to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Greenwich to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 265 km
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£134 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Greenwich to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Greenwich to Castleford trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 Greenwich | 4h02 | 16:02 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 November | |||||
| 04:47 Greenwich | 4h14 | 09:01 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:59 Greenwich | 4h02 | 09:01 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Greenwich to Castleford
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Trains from Greenwich to Castleford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 19:21 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, LNER from Greenwich to Castleford trainsEast Midlands Trains, LNER trains will get you between Greenwich and Castleford from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Greenwich to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Greenwich to Castleford 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 Castleford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Greenwich and Castleford
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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.
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