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Leeds to Castleford train with Northern Rail
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Leeds to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Castleford:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Castleford costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Castleford take longer:
Bus takes on average 33m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (18m by train vs 26m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $4 (€4) 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 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.
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Leeds to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Castleford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:38 AM Leeds | 0h34 | 8:12 AM Castleford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Leeds to Castleford trains with Omio?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Leeds to Castleford.
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Why book with Omio over Trip or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Leeds to Castleford.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Castleford
Trains from Leeds to Castleford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 5:26 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Leeds to Castleford trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Leeds and Castleford from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeds to Castleford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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
Popular train stations from Leeds to Castleford
Most Leeds to Castleford trains use the Leeds to Castleford station pair, with some services arriving at Glasshoughton. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Castleford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Castleford station do trains from Leeds arrive at?
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.
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