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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Fast trains
To travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) you need to make at least one change.
22:018h05
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)06:06Castleford station (CFD)
£231One-way
2 changes
05:541h55
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)07:49Castleford station (CFD)
£441One-way
1 change
06:541h55
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)08:49Castleford station (CFD)
£441One-way
1 change
07:541h55
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)09:49Castleford station (CFD)
£441One-way
1 change
08:541h55
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:49Castleford station (CFD)
£441One-way
1 change
18:251h46
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)20:11Castleford station (CFD)
£571One-way
1 change
07:241h47
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)09:11Castleford station (CFD)
£571One-way
1 change
09:241h47
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:11Castleford station (CFD)
£571One-way
1 change
10:241h47
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:11Castleford station (CFD)
£571One-way
1 change
11:241h47
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)13:11Castleford station (CFD)
£571One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 113 km
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2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 10:22
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:20 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h51 | 07:11 Castleford station (CFD) | 1 change | |
| 05:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 07:49 Castleford station (CFD) | 1 change | |
| 06:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h17 | 08:17 Castleford station (CFD) | 2 changes | |
| 06:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h48 | 08:12 Castleford station (CFD) | 1 change | |
| 06:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 08:49 Castleford station (CFD) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:30 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Castleford station (CFD) from £19. 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 17m
Cheapest Price
£30
TransPennine Express frequency
6 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
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
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
£23
Northern Rail (3) frequency
16 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
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
£44
first_transpennine_express frequency
17 a day
FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD).
The train distance from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) is 113 km.
Booking trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 1h 46m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £24, while the average price tends to be around £49.
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) is by coach, costing approximately £19.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) leaves at 5:20.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) departs at 23:30.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD).
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD).
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD) run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD).
There is no night train service from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Castleford station (CFD).
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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Castleford station (CFD)
Liverpool
Castleford
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool Lime Street for your trip from Liverpool to Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse.
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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 Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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
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