The cheapest and fastest trains from Moorthorpe to Castleford
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Moorthorpe to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Moorthorpe to Castleford will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Moorthorpe for Castleford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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 Moorthorpe to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Moorthorpe to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 15 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Moorthorpe to Castleford train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:55 Moorthorpe | 1h07 | 06:02 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Moorthorpe to Castleford
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 21:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Moorthorpe to Castleford trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Moorthorpe and Castleford from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
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Important Stations and Airports in Moorthorpe and Castleford
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. There is a level access to the York bound platform and ramped access to the Sheffield bound platform. There is a step free access from the car park adjacent to the northbound platform.
- 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: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops (17058/9) on main rd at top of Station approach.(Barnsley Rd) (Station side for Sheffield, opposite side for Leeds)
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- 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
- 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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