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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Castleford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Castleford will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Peterborough 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 148 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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 train and coach for Peterborough to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 148 km
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Live departures
Peterborough to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Castleford trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:57 Peterborough | 2h20 | 12:17 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:22 Peterborough | 2h12 | 12:34 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Castleford
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Trains from Peterborough to Castleford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains from Peterborough to Castleford trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Peterborough and Castleford from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Castleford
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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 ParkingCar 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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