The cheapest and fastest trains from Scunthorpe to Castleford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scunthorpe to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scunthorpe to Castleford will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Scunthorpe 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 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 52 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.
12:081h52Scunthorpe14:00Castleford£271One-way0 changes
12:081h52Scunthorpe14:00Castleford£271One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scunthorpe to Castleford
Trains from Scunthorpe to Castleford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:49, the last at 20:52. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:49 |
Last train 20:52 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Scunthorpe to Castleford trainsTranspennine Express trains will get you between Scunthorpe and Castleford from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scunthorpe to Castleford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scunthorpe 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 Scunthorpe and Castleford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:30 Saturday 05:45 - 19:30 Sunday 08:45 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: News Agent on Platform 1 selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, hot and cold drinks. Opening hours approx 0645 to 1700 Monday to Saturday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from Platform 1 to Platform 2. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday: 08:45 - 20:00 This station is Category B2. 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). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train on platform 1 can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station or access to platform 2 when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided
- 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 on Platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside station entrance
- 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
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