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The cheapest and fastest trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
97 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Fast trains
To travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford you need to make at least one change.
07:542h17
Stoke-on-Trent10:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
08:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent11:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
09:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent12:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
10:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent13:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
11:552h17
Stoke-on-Trent14:12Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
08:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent11:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
09:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent12:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
10:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent13:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
12:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent15:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
13:552h16
Stoke-on-Trent16:11Castleford
£421One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent 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 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 97 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £20 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 £20
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 20:27 |
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 £20
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford trainsTransPennine Express, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stoke-on-Trent and Castleford from £20. 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
£27
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
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 3m
Cheapest Price
£98
Avanti West Coast frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest Price
£77
Cross Country frequency
4 a day
Northern Trains Limited
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
£42
Northern Trains Limited frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
The train distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford is 97 km.
To get from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford covers a distance of 97 km and takes approximately 2h 3m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £48.
The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The first train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford leaves at 6:20.
The train station in Stoke-on-Trent that goes to Castleford is Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT), and it arrives at Castleford station (CFD).
The last train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford departs at 20:27.
Trains from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
Yes, you can take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
There is no night train service from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stoke-on-Trent and Castleford
Stoke-on-Trent
Castleford
The major train station for departures in Stoke-on-Trent is Stoke-on-Trent. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Stoke-on-Trent for your trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Castleford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:00 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:55 - 20:30
Parking
- Car Park: Stoke on Trent Car Park 3 (Adjacent to Platform 2/3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: By the North end of platform 1
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 2. The National key toilet is located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1 & 2
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Stoke-on-Trent
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front 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 Stoke-on-Trent.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost 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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