4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Castleford
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€26
Fastest journey on Sep 23
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
1 h 31 m
Trains on Sep 23
41
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Castleford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Castleford will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Castleford without transferring at least once.
G89199 · P238158:57 AM1h52Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:49 AMCastleford station (CFD)€91One-way1 transfer- G89204 · P238169:57 AM1h52Manchester Victoria (MCV)11:49 AMCastleford station (CFD)€91One-way1 transfer
- G89215 · P2382311:57 AM1h52Manchester Victoria (MCV)1:49 PMCastleford station (CFD)€91One-way1 transfer
- G89120 · G8615212:21 PM1h55Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:16 PMCastleford station (CFD)€91One-way1 transfer
- G89219 · P2382612:57 PM1h52Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:49 PMCastleford station (CFD)€91One-way1 transfer
G15879+L89744+
Y148278:30 AM1h30Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:00 AMCastleford station (CFD)€361One-way2 transfers- C24895+G861158:45 AM1h31Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:16 AMCastleford station (CFD)€361One-way1 transfer
- G15862+G8613710:44 AM1h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)12:16 PMCastleford station (CFD)€361One-way1 transfer
- C24909+G8615212:44 PM1h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)2:16 PMCastleford station (CFD)€361One-way1 transfer
- G15955+G861581:44 PM1h32Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:16 PMCastleford station (CFD)€361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Castleford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Castleford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Castleford train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Castleford trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89215 · P23823 | On time 11:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 1:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G16000+P23823 | On time 11:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 1:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89120 · G86152 | On time 12:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 2:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C24909+G86152 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h32 | 2:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89219 · P23826 | On time 12:57 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 2:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C24608+P23826 | On time 12:59 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 2:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
| G15897+P23814 | 7:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 9:49 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89110 · G86115 | 8:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 10:16 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15879+L89744+Y14827 | 8:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h30 | 10:00 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 2 transfers | |
| C24895+G86115 | 8:45 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h31 | 10:16 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89199 · P23815 | 8:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 10:49 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15896+P23815 | 8:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 10:49 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89113 · G86126 | 9:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 11:16 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| P00051+G86126 | 9:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h46 | 11:16 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89204 · P23816 | 9:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 11:49 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C24590+P23816 | 9:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 11:49 AM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89116 · G86137 | 10:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 12:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15862+G86137 | 10:44 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h32 | 12:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89210 · P23819 | 10:57 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h52 | 12:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C24597+P23819 | 10:59 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h50 | 12:49 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G89118 · G86146 | 11:21 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h55 | 1:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G16307+G86146 | 11:30 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1h46 | 1:16 PM Castleford station (CFD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Castleford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Castleford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 64 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail from Manchester to Castleford trainsNorthern Rail trains will get you between Manchester and Castleford from €16. 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 Manchester to Castleford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Castleford
Most Manchester to Castleford trains use the Manchester Victoria to Castleford station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Castleford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Castleford leave from?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway 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. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Which Castleford station do trains from Manchester 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.
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