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Weston Park Museum
Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Castleford to Sheffield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castleford to Sheffield will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 21 trains that leave Castleford for Sheffield on Mon, Aug 17, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 59 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Castleford to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 24 miles (39 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (50m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Castleford to Sheffield trains for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:38 PM Castleford | 1h05 | 7:43 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:47 PM Castleford | 1h07 | 7:54 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:22 PM Castleford | 1h41 | 9:03 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Castleford | 1h09 | 8:54 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:37 PM Castleford | 1h01 | 9:38 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:47 PM Castleford | 1h07 | 9:54 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:21 PM Castleford | 1h44 | 11:05 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Castleford | 0h58 | 11:38 PM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:44 PM Castleford | 7h08 | 6:52 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
![]() | 6:17 AM Castleford | 0h57 | 7:14 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 AM Castleford | 1h12 | 7:34 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Castleford | 1h20 | 7:51 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Castleford | 1h02 | 7:54 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Castleford | 1h17 | 8:32 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:23 AM Castleford | 1h12 | 8:35 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Castleford | 1h21 | 8:54 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Castleford | 0h59 | 8:51 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:11 AM Castleford | 1h21 | 9:32 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:22 AM Castleford | 1h13 | 9:35 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Castleford | 1h23 | 9:54 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:52 AM Castleford | 0h59 | 9:51 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:04 AM Castleford | 1h27 | 10:31 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Castleford | 1h14 | 10:36 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Castleford | 1h21 | 10:54 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:52 AM Castleford | 0h59 | 10:51 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:03 AM Castleford | 1h28 | 11:31 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:22 AM Castleford | 1h13 | 11:35 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:33 AM Castleford | 1h21 | 11:54 AM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Castleford | 0h59 | 11:51 AM Sheffield | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:03 AM Castleford | 1h28 | 12:31 PM Sheffield | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Castleford to Sheffield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (39 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 24 miles (39 km) |
Average train duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 5:15 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Major museum with art, archaeology, social history, and metalwork collections, offering one of the best introductions to Sheffield’s story.
Industrial museum on an island in the River Don, exploring steelmaking, power, and local trades in Sheffield’s famous manufacturing quarter.
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions by international and regional artists, set in a striking modern building near the station.
Revived industrial neighborhood packed with heritage buildings, canalside walks, creative businesses, and one of Sheffield’s most popular urban scenes.
Large botanical garden with themed planting, glass pavilions, and peaceful paths, ideal for relaxing near the city’s southwest suburbs.
Popular hilltop park and viewpoint offering expansive city panoramas, woodland paths, gardens, and a classic place to watch the sunset.
Henderson's Relish is Sheffield's iconic spicy condiment, made in the city since 1885 and splashed on pies, stews, chips, and sandwiches.
Pork sandwiches are a South Yorkshire staple: sliced roast pork in a bread cake, often with stuffing, apple sauce, and crackling.
A bread cake filled with chips is a beloved northern comfort food, cheap and filling, and widely eaten in Sheffield chip shops.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant city-centre dining room. One of Sheffield's best-known fine dining restaurants.
Historic pub famed for traditional British food and a strong cask ale selection. Atmospheric and popular with locals and visitors.
Kelham Island favourite serving modern British comfort food and quality drinks in a stylish but relaxed setting.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while buses, cafes, and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Sheffield Station -> Sheffield Interchange, Sheffield
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Castleford to Sheffield 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 Sheffield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Castleford to Sheffield trains use the Castleford to Sheffield station pair, with some services arriving at Meadowhall. Use this guide to compare Castleford and Sheffield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: The Glass Blower, The Junction
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Castleford. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Castleford. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Castleford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Castleford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castleford.
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Castleford, Wheldale Hotel, Castleford Hotel.
Glasshoughton is 2 km from Castleford city centre. Public transport options include:
Glasshoughton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Glasshoughton.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasshoughton: Parking.
Available at Glasshoughton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Woodhouse is 7 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Woodhouse has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Woodhouse.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Woodhouse: Parking.
Available at Woodhouse: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Woodhouse: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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