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Compare coach and train for Scarborough to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 88 km
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1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Scarborough to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Scarborough to Castleford trains for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 6:46 Scarborough | 1h35 | 8:21 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:54 Scarborough | 1h55 | 21:49 Castleford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Scarborough to Castleford by coach or train
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Why should you book Scarborough to Castleford trains with Omio?
Transpennine Express operates all trains services from Scarborough to Castleford.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Scarborough to Castleford.
Why book with Omio vs Transpennine Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Transpennine Express with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Scarborough to Castleford.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Scarborough to Castleford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Scarborough to Castleford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Scarborough to Castleford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 1h 26m.
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 £9
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 5:43 |
Last train 22:21 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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 £9
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Scarborough to Castleford trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Scarborough and Castleford from £9. 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
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
£18
Transpennine Express frequency
3 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
FAQs: Scarborough to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Scarborough to Castleford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from Scarborough to Castleford covers a distance of 88 km and takes approximately 1h 26m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train distance from Scarborough to Castleford is 88 km.
The first train from Scarborough to Castleford leaves at 5:43.
The last train from Scarborough to Castleford departs at 22:21.
Trains from Scarborough to Castleford run approximately 2 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Scarborough to Castleford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Scarborough to Castleford.
To get from Scarborough to Castleford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Scarborough to Castleford.
The train station in Scarborough that goes to Castleford is Scarborough station (SCA), and it arrives at Castleford station (CFD).
The cheapest way to get from Scarborough to Castleford is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Scarborough to Castleford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Two to three days in Castleford can be sufficient to explore key attractions such as the Xscape Yorkshire entertainment complex, Junction 32 shopping outlet, and nearby historical sites.
Yes, you can take the train from Scarborough to Castleford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Scarborough and Castleford
Scarborough
Castleford
The major train station for departures in Scarborough is Scarborough. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Scarborough for your trip from Scarborough to Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge
- 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: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Scarborough
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
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 Scarborough.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
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.
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