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Compare train and bus for Castleford to Dewsbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Dewsbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$9 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Castleford to Dewsbury:
A bus is $0.67 (€0.55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castleford to Dewsbury costing on average $9 (€8).
Other travel options to Dewsbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $5 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.85 (€-3.18). The journey takes 32m versus 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Compare prices and tickets Castleford to Dewsbury by train or bus
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Why should you book Castleford to Dewsbury trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Castleford to Dewsbury.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Northern Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Castleford to Dewsbury.
Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Castleford to Dewsbury.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Castleford to Dewsbury
Trains from Castleford to Dewsbury run on average 7 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Castleford to Dewsbury trainsNorthern Rail, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Castleford and Dewsbury from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Trains from Castleford to Dewsbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Castleford to Dewsbury
Most Castleford to Dewsbury trains use the Castleford to Dewsbury station pair. Use this guide to compare Castleford and Dewsbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Castleford station do trains to Dewsbury leave from?
Getting to Castleford from Castleford city centre
Castleford train station facilities and services
Castleford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Glass Blower, The Junction
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Castleford. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Castleford. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castleford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Castleford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castleford.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Castleford, Wheldale Hotel, Castleford Hotel.
Getting to Glasshoughton from Castleford city centre
Glasshoughton is 2 km from Castleford city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasshoughton train station facilities and services
Glasshoughton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasshoughton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasshoughton: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasshoughton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasshoughton: 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.
Which Dewsbury station do trains from Castleford arrive at?
Getting to Dewsbury from Dewsbury city centre
Dewsbury train station facilities and services
Dewsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Dewsbury.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dewsbury.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dewsbury.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dewsbury: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dewsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dewsbury: 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 to Platform 1 (trains from Manchester towards Leeds). This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 07:00 - 19:45 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, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 1 or assistance to navigate through the station 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial 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 toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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