1,000+ travel companies
1,000+ travel companies
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
42K ratings
Google Play
136K reviews
Compare prices and tickets Horsforth to Castleford by train or coach
Thu
06 Nov
06 Nov
Fri
07 Nov
07 Nov
Sat
08 Nov
08 Nov
Sun
09 Nov
09 Nov
Mon
10 Nov
10 Nov
Tue
11 Nov
11 Nov
Wed
12 Nov
12 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from Horsforth to Castleford
Trains from Horsforth to Castleford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 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 22 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 06:24 |
Last train 22:48 |
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) from Horsforth to Castleford trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Horsforth and Castleford from £10. 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
34m
Cheapest Price
£10
Northern Rail (3) frequency
25 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
FAQs: Horsforth to Castleford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Horsforth to Castleford 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 Horsforth to Castleford.

To get from Horsforth to Castleford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Horsforth to Castleford is 22 km.
Booking trains from Horsforth to Castleford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Horsforth to Castleford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £10, while the average price tends to be around £10.
The train journey from Horsforth to Castleford covers a distance of 22 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Horsforth to Castleford is by train, costing approximately £10.
The first train from Horsforth to Castleford leaves at 6:24.
The last train from Horsforth to Castleford departs at 22:48.
The train station in Horsforth that goes to Castleford is Horsforth station (HRS), and it arrives at Castleford station (CFD).
Trains from Horsforth to Castleford run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Horsforth to Castleford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Horsforth to Castleford.
There is no night train service from Horsforth to Castleford.
Yes, you can take the train from Horsforth to Castleford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horsforth and Castleford
Horsforth
Castleford
The major train station for departures in Horsforth is Horsforth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Horsforth for your trip from Horsforth to Castleford.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:00 Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 16:30 part time opening hours
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems onto both of the platforms as access is via road bridge and ramp.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Horsforth
- Onward travel information: Bus stops are close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Troy Road, outside Mill House.
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
The major train station for arrivals in Castleford is Castleford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Castleford for your journey to Castleford from Horsforth.
Amenities at train station
information
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
information
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.
Most popular train connections from Horsforth
More options for your journey from Horsforth to Castleford
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
