It takes an average of 1h 24m to travel from Skipton to Castleford by train, over a distance of around 32 miles (51 km). There are normally 34 trains per day travelling from Skipton to Castleford and tickets for this journey start from £8.60 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:44 | |
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Last train | 21:11 | |
Departure station | Skipton | |
Arrival station | Castleford | |
Journey time | From 1h 4m | |
Distance | 32 miles (51 km) | |
Frequency | 34 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £8.60 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Skipton to Castleford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 24 minutes to travel the 32 miles (51 km) from Skipton to Castleford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 4 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 34 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with TransPennine Express for all or at least part of your journey to Castleford.
Book train tickets from Skipton to Castleford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £8.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Skipton and Castleford is 1 hour and 24 minutes, with around 34 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Skipton to Castleford is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Skipton to Castleford can start from as little as £8.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Skipton to Castleford. Travelling from Skipton to Castleford by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Skipton to Castleford leaves at 04:44. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Skipton to Castleford leaves at 21:11. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Skipton to Castleford cover a distance of around 32 miles (51 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Castleford to Skipton.
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